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The match represented nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase the gap in first place of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with key pass of the season after a tough period healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly performance in attack, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward ranted on his way directly past his manager before marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight managers lost their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, who in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue