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This proved to be nearly an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico and increase their advantage in first place of the domestic championship by five points.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal along with key pass of the season following a challenging spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking straight past Xabi Alonso before stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

After the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

On paper the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues