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This proved to be nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and increase the gap at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike and assist of the season after a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly form in attack, while Alonso's tactics during his debut Clasico in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked directly past his manager and stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their initial league meeting against their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings increased movement and additional options to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. Post-game, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you feel near the best player, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal seems not in top condition, possibly because of groin problems