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The match represented nearly a flawless day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico and increase the gap at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first goal in the league along with setup this term after a difficult period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Frustrated with coming off, the star forward protested on his way straight past his manager before stormed off the pitch, before coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused approach under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Jude, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and more.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

Yet there have been numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems