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It was practically a perfect outing from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby to stretch their lead in first place of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league and assist this term after a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his deadly form in front of goal, while Alonso's tactics during his debut derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested while walking directly past the coach before marched to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their debut league match with Barcelona.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems positive for the midfielder, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been countless reports in recent months that the club would consider selling him if the right offer arrived.

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

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The analyst stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, like on the first goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues