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It was practically a flawless performance from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca 2-1 in the Clasico and extend the gap at the top of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his first league goal along with key pass this campaign following a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius protested as he walked straight past the coach before headed to the dressing room, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut league match with their rivals.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet there have been numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes 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 sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

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

The big names did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems