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It was nearly a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to stretch their lead at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his first goal in the league and setup this campaign after a difficult period recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius ranted on his way right by the coach before stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he could to move centrally and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to position Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain early form.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue