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The match represented nearly an ideal performance for the Madrid side, as they beat Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and extend their lead at the summit of the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign after a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way straight past Xabi Alonso before headed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their debut league encounter with Barca.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

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

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you believe close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue