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The match represented practically a perfect performance for the Madrid side, who overcame Barca 2-1 during the Clasico to increase their advantage at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league and assist of the season following a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward complained while walking straight past his manager before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial league match with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to position Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues