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The match represented practically a perfect performance for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and stretch their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal along with key pass this campaign following a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico on the sidelines worked perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward ranted while walking right by his manager before stormed to the dressing room, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their initial league meeting against Barca.

Following the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near the top star, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, this outing highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

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

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue