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This proved to be almost a perfect outing from the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and increase the gap at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with assist of the season after a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his clinical touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach proved brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius ranted as he walked right by the coach and stormed to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

This led to the team to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

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

The big names were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of injury issues