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It was almost a perfect day for the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico and stretch the gap in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his maiden league goal along with assist of the season after a difficult few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward complained on his way straight past his manager before headed off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Jude, who previously was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, With Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and better ability to close down the spaces.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that the club might think about selling him if the right offer was made.

The winger has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game suggested issues. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's derbies, this outing represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Yamal appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems