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The match represented nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, who defeated Barca two goals to one during the famous derby and extend their lead at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural league goal and setup this campaign following a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his first derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, who in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, With Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that Los Blancos might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

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

The big names were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems