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It was almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to increase the gap at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with key pass of the season after a tough few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked straight past the coach before headed down the tunnel, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses lost their initial league encounter against Barca.

After the player-focused approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue