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The match represented nearly a perfect day for the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby to increase the gap at the summit in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this term after a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking right by the coach before marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut league meeting against their rivals.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

He has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe near the best player, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The analyst said, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues