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This proved to be nearly a perfect performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico to increase the gap in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden league goal and setup this term following a tough spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his deadly touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with coming off, the star forward complained on his way right by the coach and marched off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Jude, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, it brings more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

However there have been countless reports in recent months that the club might think about selling him if the right offer was made.

He has a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half suggested issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues