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It was almost an ideal performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico to extend the gap at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with setup this term following a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking right by his manager before headed off the pitch, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Success from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight managers were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed method from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barca could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However there have been numerous stories lately that the club could entertain selling him if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response to being replaced late in the game suggested tension. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself near the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and his system is failing without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine seems not in top condition, possibly because of groin problems