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This proved to be nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and stretch their lead at the summit in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his first domestic strike along with assist this term after a challenging period healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his deadly form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward protested while walking directly past the coach before headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench after a short while.

Alonso System Delivers Success for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first league meeting with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, and the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

But there have been various accounts lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems