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The match represented almost an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league along with key pass of the season after a challenging period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward protested while walking right by his manager and marched down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach fell short last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were various accounts lately that Los Blancos would consider selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems