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It was practically a flawless performance for the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase their lead at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term following a tough few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius complained while walking right by Xabi Alonso before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their first league encounter against Barca.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach produced an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

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

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he could to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

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