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The match represented practically a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend their advantage in first place of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal and setup of the season after a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso before marched down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's last eight managers lost their first La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

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

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near the top star, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is flawed, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue