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It was almost a perfect day for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with setup of the season after a tough few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby in the dugout proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested on his way right by Xabi Alonso before stormed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems beneficial for Jude, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and better ability to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were various accounts lately that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, 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 consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

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

Balague stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not organized, like on the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue