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The match represented almost a perfect outing from Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona 2-1 during the famous derby and stretch the gap in first place of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league and setup this campaign after a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward ranted as he walked directly past the coach before headed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, With the French midfielder in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet there have been countless reports over the past period that the club would consider selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Yamal appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems