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It was nearly a perfect outing from the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico and extend the gap at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike and setup this campaign following a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking directly past the coach before headed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their first league encounter against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he could to move centrally and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and better ability to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been various accounts lately that the club could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems