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This proved to be almost a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and extend their lead in first place in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden league goal and setup this campaign after a difficult period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his clinical form in attack, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward complained while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been countless reports lately that the club might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you believe on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue