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The match represented almost an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the Clasico and increase their advantage at the top of La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder got his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term following a tough period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his lethal form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with being substituted, Vinicius complained while walking right by the coach and headed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent coaches lost their initial league meeting against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona 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 in two lines spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, Employing Camavinga in the center, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans adore Vinicius, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues