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It was practically a perfect outing from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to stretch their advantage in first place in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league and key pass this campaign following a tough few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his first derby in the dugout worked brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius ranted as he walked right by his manager and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that the club could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself near number one in the world, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears in top condition, maybe due to groin problems