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It was practically a flawless outing from Real Madrid, who beat Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to stretch their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden domestic strike and key pass this campaign following a tough spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his deadly performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward ranted on his way right by his manager and marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for Jude, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to injury issues