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This proved to be practically an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, who defeated Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to increase their advantage in first place in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his first goal in the league along with key pass this term following a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, the star forward ranted while walking right by his manager and stormed off the pitch, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were very good, and the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach seems beneficial for Jude, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he could to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in the middle, you get more dynamism and more ways to block the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories lately that the club could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you feel close to being the top star, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert commented, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. The youngster seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue