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The match represented nearly an ideal performance for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to extend their advantage at the top in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal along with key pass this term following a tough few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his lethal form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, Vinicius protested as he walked directly past the coach and headed to the dressing room, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their debut La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barca struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was expected to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and additional options to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to put Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet multiple countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and the player now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue