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This proved to be almost an ideal day for Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals 2-1 during the famous derby to extend their lead at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this term after a challenging spell healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his deadly performance in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Frustrated at his substitution, the Brazilian winger complained as he walked right by Xabi Alonso before marched down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their first league meeting against Barca.

Following the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barca were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to come inside and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, “By using the French midfielder in the middle, it brings greater energy and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as he should – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning all four of last season's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players weren't at their best. The youngster seems not in top condition, possibly because of injury issues