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The match represented nearly a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and extend their lead at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with assist this term following a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his deadly form when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight coaches were defeated in their initial league encounter with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems positive for Jude, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

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

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and the player now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of recent matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Absences have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing without them.

The expert commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

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

Key players did not perform well. Lamine seems not he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue