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This proved to be almost an ideal performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and increase the gap in first place of the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and assist of the season after a tough few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his deadly touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout functioned like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy at his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their initial league encounter with their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that the club might think about selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue