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The match represented almost an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barcelona 2-1 during El Clasico to increase their lead at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first goal in the league along with key pass of the season following a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his first derby in the dugout worked like a charm.

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

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by his manager before stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Results for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first league encounter with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, who last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Camavinga in the middle, this provides increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

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

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half spoke of issues. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues