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The match represented almost a perfect performance from Real Madrid, who beat Barca two goals to one during El Clasico to stretch their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and key pass this campaign following a difficult period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near the top star, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems