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This proved to be nearly a perfect day for the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term after a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius complained while walking straight past his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their initial league meeting against their rivals.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and more ways to close down the channels.”

As a result them to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

Balague said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

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

The big names did not perform well. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue