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This proved to be almost a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and assist this term following a tough spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his clinical touch when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past the coach before marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first league encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

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

The tactical change seems good news for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but actually he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to put Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue