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It was nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the top in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder got his first goal in the league and assist this term after a difficult period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in attack, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Unhappy with coming off, the Brazilian winger protested while walking right by his manager before headed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach produced an important victory.

A specialist noted, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

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

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

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

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of issues. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

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