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It was practically a perfect outing for the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to increase their lead at the summit of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal and setup this term following a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius complained on his way straight past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, then reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their initial La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He has one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

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

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue