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The match represented almost a flawless day for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico to stretch the gap in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his first goal in the league along with key pass this term after a challenging period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy at being substituted, the star forward protested on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before headed to the dressing room, before coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's previous eight managers lost their initial La Liga meeting against their rivals.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

An expert observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to do everything in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports lately that the club could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The analyst said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues