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This proved to be nearly an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and increase their advantage at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his first league goal along with setup of the season following a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his clinical performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested while walking right by Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their debut La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you feel near the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue