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The match represented practically an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and increase the gap at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign after a difficult period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical form in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward complained while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight coaches lost their first La Liga meeting with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe close to being the best player, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems