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This proved to be nearly an ideal day for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first domestic strike along with assist of the season after a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly touch in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way right by the coach and headed to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be good news for Bellingham, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and more ways to block the channels.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts lately that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and him currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems