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It was practically a flawless day for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and extend their lead in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass of the season following a difficult few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked straight past the coach before stormed down the tunnel, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced its first major result.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he previously had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple countless reports lately that the club would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

He has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you feel near the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

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

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems