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This proved to be almost a flawless outing for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike and setup this term following a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his clinical performance in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way right by his manager before headed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their first league encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, who in the past was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, With Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to block the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you believe near the best player, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning each of the recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues