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This proved to be practically a perfect outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona 2-1 in the famous derby to extend the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and setup of the season following a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's recent managers lost their first league meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

He has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “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, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the best player, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue