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The match represented nearly an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico and stretch their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal and setup this campaign after a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form when scoring, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking directly past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

“They defended in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be good news for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst added, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the channels.”

This led to them to put Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted multiple times by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

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

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, especially when you feel close to being number one in the world, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the recent derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue