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The match represented practically an ideal performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barcelona 2-1 in the famous derby and increase their lead at the summit of the domestic championship by five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal and key pass of the season following a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and headed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their first league encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

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

The new system looks to be good news for Jude, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However there have been various accounts lately that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

His response after coming off in the second half indicated issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert stated, 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.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

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

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues