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This proved to be almost a perfect day for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby to extend their advantage at the summit of the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with assist this campaign after a difficult few months healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his clinical performance in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, Vinicius complained on his way straight past the coach and stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Results for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their first league encounter with their rivals.

After the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters adore Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

However multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

His response when substituted in the second half spoke of issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe on the verge of the best player, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he's felt that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent matches, the latest display highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars were below par. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems