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It was almost a flawless performance for Real Madrid, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico and extend their advantage in first place in La Liga to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden league goal along with assist this campaign following a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the Brazilian winger protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial league encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

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

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, With the French midfielder in the middle, it brings greater energy and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet there have been numerous stories lately that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel close to being the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, the latest display highlighted their uncertain beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the manager of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems