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The match represented nearly an ideal performance from Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase their advantage in first place in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league and key pass this term following a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical form in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward ranted as he walked directly past his manager and stormed off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their first league match with their rivals.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and Barca struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that the club would consider selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues