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This proved to be practically a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby and extend their advantage in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural league goal and assist of the season after a tough period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius complained while walking right by the coach before marched down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, who last season was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports lately that the club could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue