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This proved to be practically a flawless day for the Madrid side, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and increase their advantage at the top in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way directly past the coach and marched off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with Barca.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He has a year left on his contract when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you believe close to being the top star, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue