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The match represented practically an ideal day from Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to stretch the gap in first place of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal and setup this campaign following a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal touch in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first derby as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked straight past the coach before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster seems not he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue