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It was nearly an ideal outing from Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a tough period healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked directly past the coach before marched to the dressing room, before reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

Following the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Jude, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response when substituted in the second half indicated strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems