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This proved to be almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico and increase the gap at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and assist this term following a difficult few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking straight past the coach and stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting with their rivals.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

But recently there were numerous stories lately that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent derbies, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to injury issues