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The match represented almost a perfect performance from the Madrid side, as they beat Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to extend the gap at the top of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham notched his first league goal along with key pass of the season following a difficult spell healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past his manager and headed down the tunnel, before coming back on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial league encounter with Barcelona.

Following the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, and Barcelona struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by five to 10 metres. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be positive for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he could to move centrally and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements in possession with room, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on just outside the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet multiple various accounts over the past period that the club might think about allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of key players such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue