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This proved to be almost an ideal day for Real Madrid, who overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to extend the gap at the top in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his first goal in the league and key pass of the season following a tough spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his lethal touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking right by his manager before headed to the dressing room, before returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut league meeting with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while Barca struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response after coming off in the second half indicated tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue