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The match represented almost a perfect performance from Real Madrid, who defeated Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to extend their lead at the summit in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and assist this campaign after a tough spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested as he walked right by his manager before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

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

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, if overcome, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, as he last season had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But recently there were various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent derbies, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they are not helped by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues