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This proved to be practically an ideal performance for the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby and increase their advantage at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with key pass this campaign after a difficult spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his deadly performance when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius ranted while walking directly past Xabi Alonso and headed off the pitch, then returning to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Results from Bellingham

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

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

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

The expert stated, With the French midfielder in the center, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

He has one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response when substituted late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, then the club drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the organization is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

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

It may be challenging to reconcile with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive in pressing.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue