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It was nearly a perfect performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this term following a difficult few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward protested on his way directly past the coach and stormed to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in midfield and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that the club might think about letting him leave if the right offer was made.

The winger has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue