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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing from Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and extend their lead at the summit of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this campaign after a difficult period coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly form when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way straight past Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color because of 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 including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using the French midfielder in the center, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet there have been various accounts over the past period that the club could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue