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It was almost a flawless outing for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this term after a challenging few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked directly past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

But multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He has a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you feel close to being number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and him now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, the latest display represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue