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This proved to be practically a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and increase their advantage at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural domestic strike and assist this term following a tough spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger protested while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering seven of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga match with Barca.

Following the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague continued, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that Madridistas adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

The winger has one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations between the club and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue