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It was practically a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one in the Clasico to stretch their lead at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal and assist this campaign after a difficult period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical performance when scoring, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby in the dugout proved brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius ranted as he walked straight past the coach and stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's recent managers lost their debut league meeting against Barca.

After the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barca didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and additional options to shut down the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were numerous stories over the past period that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half suggested strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself near the top star, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue