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It was practically a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their lead at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden league goal and assist this campaign after a difficult few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

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

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their initial league meeting against their rivals.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, however he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel near the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems