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The match represented practically a perfect day from the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and extend their advantage in first place in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass of the season after a difficult spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his lethal touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested on his way right by the coach and stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues