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This proved to be nearly a flawless day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and increase the gap at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and setup this term after a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his lethal form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking directly past his manager and marched off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, With Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe on the verge of number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues