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This proved to be nearly a flawless outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to stretch their advantage in first place in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal and setup this campaign after a challenging few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby in the dugout proved perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past the coach before marched off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's last eight managers lost their first La Liga match with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near number one in the world, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and him at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues