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It was nearly a flawless day for Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and extend their advantage at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first goal in the league along with assist of the season after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by his manager before marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut league meeting against Barca.

After the player-focused method under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple various accounts over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

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

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue