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This proved to be almost a perfect outing for the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and assist this campaign after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first derby in the dugout worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut league meeting with Barcelona.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet there have been various accounts over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested issues. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing without them.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems