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The match represented almost a flawless day from Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to extend the gap at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with setup this term following a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his deadly performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby as coach worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward protested on his way straight past his manager and headed down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

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

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box 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 challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems