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The match represented nearly a flawless day from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in El Clasico to increase the gap in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and setup this campaign after a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way right by his manager before marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga match with Barca.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

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

The new system appears to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague continued, With the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and more ways to block the spaces.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you believe close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue