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The match represented practically an ideal performance for the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and stretch the gap at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first league goal along with key pass of the season after a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by his manager and marched off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's last eight coaches lost their initial league match against Barcelona.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, while Barca were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert added, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that Los Blancos might think about selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's matches, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems