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The match represented practically a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to extend their lead in first place in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal and assist this campaign following a difficult period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and headed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their debut league match with Barca.

Following the player-focused approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be good news for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

He has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues