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The match represented nearly an ideal outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with assist this term after a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius protested while walking directly past the coach before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple countless reports over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

Balague commented, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems