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It was practically a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico and extend their lead at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with key pass this campaign following a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward protested while walking straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, then returning to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Jude, who last season had been tasked to do everything in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

But recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the recent derbies, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

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

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue