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This proved to be practically a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to increase their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his first goal in the league and key pass this term following a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way directly past his manager and marched down the tunnel, before coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting against their rivals.

After the player-focused method under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barca struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple countless reports over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert said, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue