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The match represented almost a flawless day for the Madrid side, as they beat Barca 2-1 during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal and assist of the season after a challenging period recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal form when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Alonso System Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their debut league match against Barca.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems positive for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near number one in the world, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue