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This proved to be nearly a flawless day for Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and extend their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with setup this campaign following a challenging few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius ranted on his way straight past his manager before marched to the dressing room, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their debut league encounter with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

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

Yet multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe close to being number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and the player now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue