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It was almost an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and increase the gap in first place in the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league along with setup of the season after a tough period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way straight past his manager before marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their debut league meeting against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his name was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that the club might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you believe close to being the best player, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue