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The match represented practically a perfect performance for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico to stretch their advantage in first place of the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league and setup this campaign after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first derby as coach worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked directly past the coach before stormed off the pitch, then coming back to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's recent managers were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the player-focused style under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to block the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel close to being number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, this outing represented Barca's shaky early form.

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

The analyst said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue