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The match represented almost a perfect outing for Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico to stretch their advantage in first place in the domestic championship by five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and setup this term following a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past his manager before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's recent coaches lost their debut league encounter with Barca.

After the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be good news for Jude, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, you get greater energy and more ways to block the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet multiple numerous stories lately that the club would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed 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 best player, then the club redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names did not perform well. Yamal seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues