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It was nearly a perfect performance for Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico and stretch the gap at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and assist this campaign after a challenging few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the star forward complained as he walked straight past his manager before headed off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Yields Results from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their debut league match against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Jude, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, With the French midfielder in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you believe near the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues