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This proved to be nearly a flawless performance from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barca two goals to one during the Clasico to increase their advantage at the summit in La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden league goal along with assist this term following a challenging few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Unhappy at coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking right by Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, given that seven of Real's last eight coaches were defeated in their first league encounter against Barca.

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

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to shut down the channels.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning on the ball with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

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 block central spaces creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name rang out multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response when substituted in the second half spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the manager of key players including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Lamine seems not in top condition, maybe due to groin problems