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It was almost an ideal day for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal and setup this term following a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, Vinicius complained on his way directly past his manager before headed down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their initial league meeting against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, With the French midfielder in the center, it brings more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

But there have been countless reports in recent months that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted late in the game indicated tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, He will face backlash for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he's felt that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent derbies, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems