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It was nearly a flawless day from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to extend their lead at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike along with assist this campaign following a tough few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his first Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their initial league match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were very good, while Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be good news for Jude, as he last season was expected to do everything in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name rang out on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

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

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe near the best player, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and the player now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine seems not he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues