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The match represented practically an ideal outing for the Madrid side, who beat their arch-rivals two goals to one in El Clasico to stretch their advantage at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league along with setup of the season after a challenging spell healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Unhappy with coming off, Vinicius protested as he walked right by his manager and stormed off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's recent managers lost their debut league encounter with Barca.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the channels.”

This led to them to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet there have been various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have one year remaining on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game spoke of tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash for good reason, since it displayed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that Real Madrid isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have robbed the manager of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the first goal since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems