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It was practically an ideal performance from Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico and increase their lead in first place in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and setup of the season after a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his clinical form in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward complained on his way right by the coach and headed off the pitch, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Alonso System Delivers Results from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

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

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

This led to them to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself near the top star, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he says why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue