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It was nearly a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they beat Barca 2-1 in El Clasico to extend their lead at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this campaign after a difficult period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way right by the coach before stormed to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's previous eight managers lost their debut league encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, With the French midfielder in the middle, this provides increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue