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It was nearly a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to increase their lead at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike and setup of the season after a tough spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested on his way directly past his manager before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's last eight coaches lost their initial league match against their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you feel near the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues