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The match represented nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico to stretch their lead at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first league goal and setup this campaign following a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked directly past his manager before headed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's recent coaches were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to put Jude wide right. I'm sure his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius has a year left on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response to being replaced in the second half suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you believe near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues