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The match represented almost a perfect day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby to stretch their lead in first place in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural domestic strike along with assist this campaign after a difficult few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach worked perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked straight past his manager before stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's last eight managers lost their debut league meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach produced an important victory.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, while the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems positive for the midfielder, who previously was expected to do everything in the engine room and more.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, With Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and more ways to shut down the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports over the past period that the club would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you believe near the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, the latest display represented Barcelona's unconvincing beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The analyst stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue