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This proved to be nearly a perfect performance for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and extend their lead at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his first league goal along with assist of the season following a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward showed his deadly performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his first derby as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward protested while walking right by Xabi Alonso before stormed to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their first league meeting against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, His plan was perfect. The home side performed excellently, while the visitors were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to close down the channels.”

As a result the team to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He will have a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is hard to change, notably when you feel near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues