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The match represented practically an ideal performance for the Madrid side, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with setup of the season following a difficult period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his lethal performance when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Frustrated with coming off, the star forward ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, before returning to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

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

Balague added, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However there have been countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, particularly since you believe near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

Balague stated, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Yamal appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues