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It was practically a perfect outing for the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and increase their advantage at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and setup this campaign after a challenging period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained on his way directly past the coach before headed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's recent bosses lost their first league meeting against Barca.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about selling him if the right offer was made.

The winger has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working without them.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to injury issues