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The match represented nearly a flawless performance for the Madrid side, as they beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and increase their lead in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first domestic strike along with key pass this term following a difficult few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, Vinicius complained as he walked straight past Xabi Alonso before marched down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, Alonso did well, considering the majority of Real's recent bosses lost their first league meeting with Barcelona.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while Barcelona struggled due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach looks to be positive for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get greater energy and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories in recent months that the club would consider selling him if the right offer arrived.

Vinicius has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him for good reason, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and him now.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The expert said, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems