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It was practically an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in El Clasico and stretch the gap at the summit in La Liga by five points.

Bellingham scored his first domestic strike and assist this campaign after a challenging period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward protested on his way directly past his manager before marched to the dressing room, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

An expert noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

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

This approach looks to be beneficial for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to move centrally and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the channels.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the forward's positioning in possession with room, and he located him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung multiple times by a fervent Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

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

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you believe close to being the top star, and the organization drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems