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The match represented nearly a perfect performance from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and stretch the gap in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with setup this campaign following a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his lethal form when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, then returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their debut league match with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, who previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue