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The match represented nearly a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and stretch the gap at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league and setup this campaign following a tough spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his deadly touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by his manager and headed down the tunnel, then returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Yields Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's last eight managers lost their first league match against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

But there have been various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you believe near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal 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.”

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

The big names did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue