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It was nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to extend their advantage in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and setup this term following a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his lethal touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way straight past Xabi Alonso before stormed off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut league match against their rivals.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

This led to the team to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession with room, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you feel close to being the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, possibly because of injury issues