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This proved to be practically an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby to stretch the gap in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league and assist this campaign after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his lethal performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked directly past his manager and marched off the pitch, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first league encounter with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach produced its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

He has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you believe close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues