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This proved to be practically an ideal performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico to stretch their lead at the summit of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike along with setup this campaign after a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby as coach proved brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking straight past the coach before stormed off the pitch, then returning to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga match against Barcelona.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response when substituted late in the game spoke of issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe near the top star, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems