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The match represented nearly an ideal outing from the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this campaign following a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking directly past the coach before stormed off the pitch, before returning to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, who in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper the young star started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to close down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

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

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He has one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response after coming off late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of key players including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

Balague said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue