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The match represented nearly a flawless day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch the gap at the top of the domestic championship by five points.

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

Kylian Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso before marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's recent managers were defeated in their first league meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to position Jude wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

Yet there have been numerous stories in recent months that the club might think about selling him if the right offer was made.

He has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself close to being the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, this outing represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

Balague commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief 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