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It was nearly a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and stretch the gap at the summit in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with key pass of the season after a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Frustrated at coming off, the star forward protested as he walked directly past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut league match with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he says why always me?.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues