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The match represented nearly an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in El Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

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

Mbappe showed his clinical performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut derby as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking right by his manager and headed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

But there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if the right offer was made.

The winger will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo 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 difficult to shake, particularly since you feel on the verge of the top star, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue