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This proved to be almost a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to increase their advantage at the summit in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and assist this campaign following a tough spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their debut La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Jude, who in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club might think about selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe near the top star, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

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

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

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

Fitness issues have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue