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The match represented almost a perfect performance for Real Madrid, who beat Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to increase the gap at the top of La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal and assist this term following a tough period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his deadly touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first derby in the dugout proved like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward ranted as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their debut league match with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems good news for Jude, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, “By using the French midfielder in the center, you get increased movement and additional options to block the channels.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

There's no doubting that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple countless reports lately that the club could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe on the verge of the top star, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is not effective without them.

The expert commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues