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It was practically an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby to extend their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his clinical touch in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, given that the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their first league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, it brings more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half spoke of tension. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent matches, this outing highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems