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It was nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico to extend their advantage in first place of the domestic championship by five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike along with setup of the season after a tough period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch when scoring, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by the coach before marched to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their initial La Liga encounter against their rivals.

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

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was expected to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned 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 Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to position Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been various accounts lately that Real Madrid might think about selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues