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It was practically a flawless day for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and stretch their lead at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this term after a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut derby in the dugout functioned like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking straight past the coach and headed to the dressing room, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's previous eight bosses lost their initial La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced its first major result.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel near the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue