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The match represented practically a flawless performance for Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby and extend the gap at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this campaign following a tough few months coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his lethal performance in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward protested on his way directly past his manager and marched to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their first league encounter with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the spaces.”

This led to them to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems