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The match represented practically an ideal outing from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico to increase their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his first goal in the league along with assist this campaign after a difficult period healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his clinical touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby in the dugout proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Frustrated with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by the coach before headed off the pitch, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first league meeting with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you feel close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems