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It was nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico to increase their advantage in first place in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this campaign after a difficult period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way straight past the coach before stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's last eight bosses lost their initial La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems