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This proved to be nearly a flawless day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder notched his first goal in the league along with setup of the season after a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first derby in the dugout proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking right by Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's recent managers lost their debut league encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet there have been countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues