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This proved to be practically a perfect outing from the Madrid side, as they beat Barca two goals to one during El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal along with assist this campaign after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, then coming back to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their debut league match with their rivals.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for Bellingham, who previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, “By using the French midfielder in the center, this provides greater energy and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

Balague 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.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems