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The match represented nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico and increase their lead at the top of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder scored his first domestic strike and assist of the season after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking right by his manager and headed off the pitch, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

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