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This proved to be practically a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to increase their advantage at the top in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his first league goal along with key pass of the season after a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems good news for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, however he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With the French midfielder in the center, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

But recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself close to being the top star, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue