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The match represented practically a perfect outing from Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 in the famous derby and stretch the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league along with assist of the season following a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his deadly touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his first derby as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past the coach and headed down the tunnel, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their first league encounter against Barca.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested tension. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue