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It was almost an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the famous derby and extend the gap at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his maiden goal in the league and assist of the season after a tough period recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward protested while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, Alonso did well, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their first La Liga meeting against their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

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

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The analyst noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, then the club redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's Clasicos, this outing represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Yamal seems not he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems