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The match represented nearly an ideal day for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with assist of the season after a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger complained on his way directly past the coach and stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines separated by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, this provides greater energy and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent derbies, the latest display represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

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