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The match represented practically a perfect day from the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby to extend their advantage at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his maiden league goal and setup this term after a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, before coming back to the bench several minutes.

Alonso System Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire style under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, who in the past had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, With Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe near the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, 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 the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues