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The match represented nearly a perfect day for Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the Clasico to increase their advantage in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this campaign after a difficult spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance when scoring, while the manager's strategy during his debut derby as coach worked like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained while walking right by his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their debut La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for the midfielder, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

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

But multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced late in the game suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you feel close to being the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems