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The match represented almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and extend their advantage in first place in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural league goal along with key pass of the season after a challenging spell coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly touch in attack, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby in the dugout proved perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested while walking straight past the coach and marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga match with Barca.

After the player-focused approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while Barca didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, who previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played 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 central midfield, it brings more dynamism and additional options to close down the channels.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has a year left under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you believe near the best player, but the team redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in his mind he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's matches, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

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

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems