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It was almost a flawless outing for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to extend their advantage in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with assist this term after a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first derby as coach functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking straight past the coach before marched down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their first league match against Barca.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half spoke of issues. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you believe near the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue