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This proved to be nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to increase their advantage at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike and assist of the season after a challenging spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga match against Barca.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he last season was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in the middle, it brings more dynamism and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

The winger has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced in the second half spoke of issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you feel near number one in the world, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues