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The match represented nearly a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona 2-1 in the famous derby to stretch the gap in first place of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with assist this term after a challenging spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the star forward complained as he walked directly past his manager before stormed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut league match against their rivals.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, With Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and additional options to close down the spaces.”

This led to them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he's in good form, maybe due to injury issues