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It was nearly a flawless outing for Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico and extend their lead at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league and setup this term after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by his manager and stormed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you feel close to being the best player, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the last season's matches, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue