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It was almost an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca 2-1 in the famous derby to stretch the gap at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and key pass this campaign following a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained while walking straight past his manager before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's last eight bosses lost their debut league match with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue