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It was nearly an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to increase their advantage at the top in the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal and assist of the season following a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his deadly touch when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

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

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

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

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's matches, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue