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The match represented almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico and stretch their lead at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass this term after a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Gets Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's recent coaches lost their debut La Liga meeting against Barca.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach produced its first major result.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high consistently, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

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

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself close to being the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster seems not in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue