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This proved to be almost an ideal performance from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch their lead at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this campaign following a challenging period recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius complained as he walked directly past the coach before headed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Results from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga match against their rivals.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and his system is not effective without them.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue