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This proved to be nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby to increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his maiden domestic strike along with assist this term after a difficult period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked straight past his manager before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut league meeting against Barcelona.

After the player-focused approach under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being the best player, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

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

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

The big names were below par. The youngster appears in top condition, maybe due to groin problems