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This proved to be nearly an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and extend their lead at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term following a challenging few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward protested on his way straight past his manager and marched to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut league meeting with their rivals.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he could to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos could entertain selling him should a suitable bid was made.

He has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

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

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue