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It was almost an ideal day from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby to increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league and assist this campaign following a difficult few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical touch when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first league meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players were below par. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue