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It was practically a perfect outing for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to increase the gap at the top of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this term following a difficult period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward complained while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, then coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga match against their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues