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The match represented practically a flawless outing for the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to increase their lead at the top in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and assist this term following a tough few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal form in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward protested as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results from the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the last season's matches, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues