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The match represented nearly an ideal performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and setup of the season after a challenging period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy during his debut derby as coach proved like a charm.

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

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked straight past the coach before stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues