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It was almost an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with setup of the season after a difficult spell healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his lethal performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past the coach before marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system seems beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and more ways to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game indicated strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced 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 feel on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal appears he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue