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It was nearly a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to extend their advantage at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league and assist of the season following a tough period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical touch in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way straight past his manager before stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to come inside and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories lately that the club could entertain selling him if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you feel near the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile between the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues