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This proved to be nearly a perfect day for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to stretch the gap in first place in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden league goal and key pass of the season following a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his clinical form in attack, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's recent bosses lost their first La Liga match with Barca.

After the player-focused approach under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, who previously was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue