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This proved to be practically a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to extend the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term after a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his deadly touch when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward ranted on his way directly past his manager and marched off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides increased movement and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

This led to them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you feel on the verge of the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems