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The match represented practically a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico to extend their advantage at the top in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden league goal along with assist this term after a challenging spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked right by his manager and headed to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their initial league match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines separated by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems