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It was practically a perfect day from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to extend the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a challenging few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius complained while walking directly past Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, and Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

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

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you feel close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue