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The match represented almost an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to extend the gap at the top in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first domestic strike along with assist of the season following a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking right by his manager and marched off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their initial league meeting with their rivals.

After the player-focused approach from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, and Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

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

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of injury issues