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This proved to be practically a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to stretch the gap at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with assist this campaign following a difficult few months healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their debut league meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues