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The match represented almost a flawless outing from the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural league goal along with setup of the season following a difficult period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius protested on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

After the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, this provides greater energy and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems