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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to extend their lead at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike and key pass of the season after a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight bosses lost their first La Liga meeting against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to injury issues