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The match represented nearly an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to extend their lead at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike along with setup this term after a tough spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his deadly form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward protested while walking directly past the coach and marched to the dressing room, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their debut La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, however he could to drift inward and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response after coming off in the second half suggested tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue