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The match represented practically an ideal performance for Real Madrid, as they beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby and increase their lead at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his first league goal and assist of the season after a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his deadly touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius complained on his way straight past the coach and marched down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Alonso System Yields Results for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga match against Barcelona.

After the relaxed method from the previous coach did not deliver last season, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get more dynamism and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game spoke of tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you believe close to being number one in the world, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as expected – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, possibly because of injury issues