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This proved to be practically a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca two goals to one in the Clasico to increase their lead in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward ranted as he walked directly past his manager and headed off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach seems positive for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, With Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you believe close to being the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue