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It was nearly a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and extend the gap at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural league goal and key pass this campaign following a tough spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in attack, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked right by the coach before stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's recent managers lost their first league encounter against their rivals.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half suggested issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

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

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague commented, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues