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It was almost a flawless performance for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico to increase the gap in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league along with key pass of the season after a challenging spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius protested while walking straight past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Yields Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut league meeting against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the spaces.”

This led to them to position Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports over the past period that the club would consider selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems