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This proved to be almost a perfect performance from Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with setup this term following a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked right by the coach before marched off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first league encounter against Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

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

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club would consider selling him if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue