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It was nearly a flawless performance for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to extend the gap in first place in the domestic championship by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league and setup this campaign following a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his clinical performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines worked perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by his manager and headed down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems