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The match represented nearly a flawless performance for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to increase their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden goal in the league along with key pass of the season after a tough period healing from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested on his way straight past the coach before marched to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's recent coaches lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

But recently there were various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider selling him if the right offer was made.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue