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The match represented nearly a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby to stretch their lead in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with setup this campaign following a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way directly past the coach before stormed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their first league meeting against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and Barca struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet there have been numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues