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This proved to be practically an ideal day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who beat Barca two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their advantage at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his first league goal and assist of the season after a difficult few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby as coach proved perfectly.

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

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first La Liga match against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the first goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems