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This proved to be practically a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and stretch their advantage in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league and assist this campaign after a difficult period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their first league meeting with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

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

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