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The match represented practically an ideal performance for the Madrid side, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico to stretch the gap at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his inaugural goal in the league and key pass of the season following a difficult spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical performance in front of goal, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward protested on his way right by his manager before marched down the tunnel, then returning to the bench later.

Alonso System Gets Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their debut league match with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he last season was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about selling him if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game indicated tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you believe close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, this outing represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

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

The big names were below par. The youngster seems not in top condition, possibly because of injury issues