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It was almost a perfect outing for the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to extend the gap at the top in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike along with assist this term after a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal form when scoring, while the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter against Barca.

Following the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

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 cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But there have been countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

He will have one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems