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The match represented almost a perfect performance for the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 during the famous derby to extend their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with setup this term following a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his first derby as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated at coming off, Vinicius complained as he walked right by the coach before headed to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their debut La Liga match against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, as he in the past was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. I'm sure his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession with room, connecting with him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories lately that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

He has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game spoke of issues. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

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