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This proved to be nearly an ideal performance from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca 2-1 during El Clasico and stretch their lead at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with setup of the season following a difficult few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius protested on his way straight past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first league match against Barca.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were various accounts lately that the club would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel near the best player, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of recent derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press 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. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues