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It was practically a perfect performance from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby and increase the gap at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal and setup of the season following a tough spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby in the dugout proved like a charm.

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

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way directly past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, “By using the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to shut down the channels.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

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

His response to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues