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The match represented almost an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby and stretch their lead at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass this campaign after a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his deadly performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first derby on the sidelines worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested on his way straight past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's last eight bosses lost their first league encounter with Barca.

Following the relaxed style under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to drift inward and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and additional options to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to injury issues