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It was nearly a flawless day for Real Madrid, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to increase their lead in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this term after a tough period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, however he could to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and more ways to block the channels.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems