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It was almost a perfect outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and stretch their lead at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league along with assist this term after a difficult few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward ranted on his way directly past his manager and headed off the pitch, then returning to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their first league match against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems positive for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, you get greater energy and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barca's task tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

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

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue