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The match represented practically a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their lead at the summit in the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike and key pass this term after a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward complained on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their debut league match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, who in the past had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, you get more dynamism and additional options to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe 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 is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if the right offer were to come in.

He has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus 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 wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems