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The match represented almost an ideal outing from Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to increase the gap at the summit in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass this term after a difficult period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward continued his deadly form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, the star forward protested as he walked right by Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, then returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Gets Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's last eight coaches lost their first league encounter against Barca.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

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

The tactical change looks to be good news for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he could to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to close down the spaces.”

“That forced them to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

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

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid would consider selling him if the right offer arrived.

He will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system is failing in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal seems not he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues