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This proved to be nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to extend the gap in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first goal in the league along with assist of the season following a tough period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural derby on the sidelines worked perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by the coach before headed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, who previously was expected to do everything in midfield and more.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However there have been various accounts over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

He has a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working without them.

The analyst stated, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue