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This proved to be nearly a flawless outing for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca 2-1 in the Clasico and stretch the gap in first place in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with assist this term following a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked directly past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, before returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut league match against their rivals.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you feel close to being the best player, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and him at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues