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The match represented nearly a flawless day for the Madrid side, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this campaign after a tough period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their first league meeting against Barca.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results last season, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to close down the channels.”

This led to them to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

However there have been numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you believe near number one in the world, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to groin problems