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The match represented almost a flawless day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barca 2-1 during El Clasico to increase their lead in first place of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with assist this campaign after a challenging few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked right by Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's recent managers were defeated in their first La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the spaces.”

This led to the team to position Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But there have been countless reports lately that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster appears in top condition, maybe due to groin problems