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It was practically an ideal performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca 2-1 in the Clasico to stretch the gap in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first league goal and assist of the season following a challenging few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking right by his manager before stormed to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their debut La Liga match with Barca.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple countless reports lately that the club might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems