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It was almost a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to increase their lead at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden goal in the league along with setup this term following a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward complained while walking right by his manager and marched to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues