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It was nearly a flawless performance for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barca 2-1 during El Clasico to stretch their lead at the top in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with setup of the season following a tough few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked directly past the coach before stormed down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's recent managers lost their first La Liga encounter with Barca.

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

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham started wide right, however he was allowed to drift inward and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos would consider selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue