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The match represented nearly a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who defeated Barca 2-1 in the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder got his first domestic strike and assist of the season after a difficult few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past the coach before marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers lost their first La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, you get more dynamism and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself near the top star, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the manager of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue