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It was practically an ideal day from Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico and stretch their lead at the top in La Liga to five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike and key pass this campaign after a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe showed his lethal performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural Clasico in the dugout proved perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained on his way right by the coach before stormed to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's previous eight managers lost their initial league encounter against Barca.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while Barca struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

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

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and better ability to shut down the spaces.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

It's clear that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

Balague said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after he was taken off – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue