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It was practically an ideal performance for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca two goals to one during the Clasico and increase their lead at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden league goal and setup of the season after a tough few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked directly past his manager and headed off the pitch, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Jude Bellingham

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

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the center and beyond.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were numerous stories lately that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you feel close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent matches, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

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