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It was nearly a flawless performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and extend the gap in first place in La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with key pass this term following a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his lethal form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking straight past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach seems good news for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you believe near the best player, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue