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This proved to be almost a flawless day from Real Madrid, who defeated Barca 2-1 during El Clasico to stretch their lead at the summit in La Liga by five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural league goal and setup this term following a challenging period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius ranted on his way right by Xabi Alonso before stormed off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors struggled due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

However recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you believe near the top star, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to a groin issue