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The match represented almost a flawless day from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to increase the gap in first place in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with assist this campaign after a difficult few months healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his lethal form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match with Barca.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

However there have been numerous stories in recent months that the club could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself near the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems