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It was almost an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to stretch their advantage in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike along with assist this term after a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal performance in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward complained on his way directly past the coach before stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's last eight managers lost their initial league match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and the visitors didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Jude, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to close down the channels.”

This led to them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

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 close the inside channels and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But recently there were various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response to being replaced in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing without them.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues