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This proved to be practically a perfect outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to increase their lead at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden league goal along with key pass this campaign following a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his lethal form when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius complained on his way directly past the coach before headed off the pitch, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches lost their first league match with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been numerous stories lately that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue