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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and extend the gap in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first league goal and key pass of the season following a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward protested as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague continued, With Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But there have been numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain 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, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue