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The match represented nearly an ideal performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with key pass this term after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly form when scoring, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked right by his manager and stormed down the tunnel, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if the right offer was made.

He has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues