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It was almost an ideal performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca 2-1 in the Clasico to extend the gap in first place of the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with key pass this term after a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his lethal form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach worked perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked right by the coach and stormed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut league match against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But recently there were various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems