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The match represented nearly a perfect outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and extend the gap in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league along with setup this campaign following a difficult spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, Vinicius protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti fell short last season, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Bellingham, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been countless reports in recent months that the club would consider selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue