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The match represented nearly a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby and increase their lead at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden league goal and setup this term following a tough few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical touch in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked straight past the coach and marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their first league encounter with Barca.

After the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for Bellingham, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

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

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and more ways to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you feel near the best player, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The analyst commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues