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It was almost a flawless performance from Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in the famous derby and stretch their lead at the top in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and assist of the season following a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward ranted as he walked directly past the coach before headed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their debut league encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

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

The tactical change appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He has one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself near the best player, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues