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This proved to be almost a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this term following a challenging period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach proved brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward ranted on his way directly past his manager before marched down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results last season, Alonso's positional game-model delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings more dynamism and better ability to close down the channels.”

This led to them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

However recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being the top star, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Absences have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

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

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues