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The match represented nearly an ideal performance for Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first goal in the league along with setup this campaign after a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his deadly form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, the star forward ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, before coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their initial league match against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

An expert noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who in the past was expected to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to put Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a hostile world, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is failing without them.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

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

“Their stars were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues