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The match represented almost a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 in the Clasico and stretch the gap in first place of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with setup this term following a challenging few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, before returning to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga match with their rivals.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues