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This proved to be practically an ideal day for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to increase the gap at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham notched his first league goal and assist this campaign after a tough spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his lethal touch in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past his manager before stormed off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their debut league match with Barca.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half suggested tension. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue