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The match represented practically an ideal performance for the Madrid side, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico and increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike and setup this campaign after a difficult period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked right by the coach before headed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut league encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Jude, who in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in the center, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession with room, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were various accounts lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response when substituted late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near the top star, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues