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This proved to be nearly an ideal day from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca 2-1 in the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first domestic strike and key pass this campaign following a difficult few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his clinical performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius ranted on his way right by his manager and marched down the tunnel, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel close to being the top star, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems