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The match represented almost a flawless performance from Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to stretch their lead at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal and setup this term following a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward ranted as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and additional options to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to track the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced in the second half suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues