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The match represented nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, who overcame Barca two goals to one in the famous derby and extend the gap at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with assist this term after a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his deadly touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby as coach worked perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius protested while walking straight past Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial league encounter against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused approach under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barca struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

This approach seems positive for the midfielder, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, “By using the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos would consider selling him if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response when substituted in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue