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It was almost a flawless outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby and extend their lead in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden domestic strike and setup of the season following a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked right by his manager before stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But recently there were numerous stories lately that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

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

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

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

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

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