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It was almost a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico to stretch their lead in first place in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this term following a challenging few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's previous eight managers lost their initial league encounter with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings more dynamism and better ability to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you believe close to being number one in the world, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues