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This proved to be nearly a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico to extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his maiden league goal along with setup of the season after a difficult period healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

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

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their initial league encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

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

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you feel near number one in the world, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue