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It was almost a flawless day from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico and increase the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his first domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a tough few months recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe showed his clinical touch in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained while walking right by Xabi Alonso before marched to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses lost their initial league encounter with Barca.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he could to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, With the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

As a result the team to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that the club might think about selling him should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the recent matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems