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The match represented nearly a perfect performance for Real Madrid, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first goal in the league and key pass this term following a tough spell healing from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his lethal touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico in the dugout worked brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, Vinicius ranted as he walked directly past Xabi Alonso and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's recent coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter with Barca.

After the laissez-faire approach from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be good news for the midfielder, who last season was expected to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on the forward's positioning in possession and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet there have been countless reports in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger has one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst said, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague commented, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, like on Mbappe's strike as Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

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