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The match represented nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to stretch their advantage at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league and setup this term after a tough spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

Yet recently there were numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

He will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you believe close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

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

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to injury issues