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The match represented nearly an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby and extend their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder got his first goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly touch in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked directly past his manager before marched to the dressing room, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut La Liga meeting against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were numerous stories over the past period that the club might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

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

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue