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The match represented nearly a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their lead at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike and assist of the season following a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his lethal performance in attack, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Frustrated with coming off, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut league match with Barca.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca were off-color due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems positive for the midfielder, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague stated, With the French midfielder in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces creating Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

Yet recently there were various accounts over the past period that the club might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you feel near number one in the world, and the organization shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue