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The match represented practically an ideal day for the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and extend their advantage in first place of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike and assist this campaign following a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy at being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their debut league match against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, it brings more dynamism and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

He has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue