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The match represented practically a flawless outing from Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the Clasico to extend their lead at the summit in the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with key pass of the season following a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward protested on his way directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's last eight managers lost their debut league encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems