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The match represented nearly a flawless day from Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this term following a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his clinical touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the star forward complained as he walked straight past the coach before stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match against Barca.

After the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on 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 just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been numerous stories in recent months that the club could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you feel near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the first goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

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

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems