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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing for the Madrid side, who overcame Barca 2-1 during El Clasico to extend their lead at the summit of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first domestic strike along with setup this term following a difficult spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal touch when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking straight past his manager and stormed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against Barca.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

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

The new system looks to be positive for Jude, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, With Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life tough.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel near the top star, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to injury issues