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The match represented almost a flawless outing from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca two goals to one in the Clasico and stretch their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and setup this campaign after a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

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

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and the visitors didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems good news for the midfielder, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he could to come inside and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you believe close to being number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues