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The match represented almost a perfect performance from the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and extend their lead in first place in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham got his first league goal and setup this campaign after a tough spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance when scoring, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward protested while walking right by the coach before stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their initial league meeting against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

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

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the channels.”

“That forced them to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet multiple countless reports over the past period that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you believe near the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he says why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's Clasicos, this outing represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues