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This proved to be almost a flawless day from the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and extend the gap at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this term after a difficult period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward protested while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and headed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue