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The match represented practically a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch their lead at the top of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden domestic strike along with setup of the season following a challenging spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward protested as he walked directly past his manager before marched to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and additional options to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe close to being number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have deprived the manager of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue