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This proved to be practically a perfect day from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca 2-1 in the famous derby to extend their advantage at the top of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with setup this campaign following a tough few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked straight past his manager and marched off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

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

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in the center and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

The winger has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues