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This proved to be nearly a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal and assist this term following a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches lost their first La Liga match against Barca.

After the player-focused approach from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he could to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have robbed the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue