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The match represented almost a flawless performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico to increase the gap at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his first goal in the league along with assist this term after a difficult period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Unhappy with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked straight past his manager and marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while Barcelona were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club might think about selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue