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The match represented practically a flawless performance from Real Madrid, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to stretch their lead at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and assist this campaign following a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked directly past his manager and stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers lost their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems