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It was practically a perfect day from the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and extend the gap at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike and assist of the season following a tough few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting against Barcelona.

After the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled 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 even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that the club would consider selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you believe close to being number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue