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This proved to be almost a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and setup this term following a challenging period healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his deadly form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's recent managers lost their debut La Liga match with Barca.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while Barca struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, who previously had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, Employing Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He has one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues