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This proved to be practically a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and key pass of the season following a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical performance when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get increased movement and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet there have been countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you feel near number one in the world, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

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

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

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

Key players were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue