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This proved to be nearly a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their lead at the top of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league and assist of the season after a tough few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's recent coaches lost their debut league match with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who last season was expected to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get increased movement and better ability to close down the channels.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

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

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue