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The match represented almost a perfect outing from Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico to increase the gap in first place in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with setup of the season following a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical touch when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the star forward protested on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their initial league match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

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

The big names were below par. Lamine seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems