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It was nearly an ideal outing from the Madrid side, as they beat Barca two goals to one during El Clasico to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league along with setup this term following a difficult few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy 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, Vinicius complained as he walked right by Xabi Alonso before headed off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut league encounter with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but actually he could to move centrally and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple numerous stories over the past period that the club could entertain selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the recent derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues