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It was practically an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby and extend the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden league goal and assist of the season following a difficult few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his lethal form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past his manager and stormed off the pitch, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their initial La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response to being replaced in the second half spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the best player, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

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

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine appears he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue