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It was almost a flawless outing from the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with assist this term following a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical touch when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past the coach and headed to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their debut league match with Barca.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

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

The new system looks to be positive for Jude, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet there have been countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue