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It was almost an ideal performance from the Madrid side, as they beat Barca two goals to one in El Clasico to increase their advantage in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with assist this campaign after a challenging few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his lethal performance when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked right by the coach and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their first league match with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona 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 retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports over the past period that the club would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues