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The match represented practically an ideal outing from Real Madrid, who overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to stretch their advantage at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league along with setup this term after a challenging few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his clinical form when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, before returning to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he could to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

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

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems