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It was almost a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to increase the gap at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his inaugural league goal along with assist this campaign after a difficult few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his lethal performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at coming off, the star forward ranted as he walked right by his manager before headed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Bellingham, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

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

His response after coming off in the second half indicated strained relations. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe close to being number one in the world, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal seems not in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue