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The match represented almost an ideal day for the Madrid side, who defeated Barca two goals to one in El Clasico and stretch their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his inaugural goal in the league along with setup of the season after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby as coach proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the star forward ranted on his way straight past the coach and marched to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against their rivals.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

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

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, it brings increased movement and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to track the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine appears in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue