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The match represented practically an ideal day for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the famous derby to extend the gap in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league and assist this campaign following a tough few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward complained while walking directly past his manager before marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Yields Results for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial league match with their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Bellingham, who last season was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he could to come inside and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you believe near the best player, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players were below par. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems