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The match represented nearly an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated Barca 2-1 in the Clasico and stretch the gap at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal and assist this term following a challenging spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward complained while walking directly past the coach and headed to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems beneficial for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and more ways to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet recently there were various accounts over the past period that the club would consider letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe near the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, the latest display represented their uncertain early form.

Injuries have deprived the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names were below par. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems