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The match represented almost a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the famous derby and extend their lead in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal and assist of the season following a challenging period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly touch in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their first league encounter against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

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

The analyst continued, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you believe close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to groin problems