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It was almost a flawless day for the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and increase their lead at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this term following a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained on his way right by Xabi Alonso before stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Yields Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their first league encounter against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the best player, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues