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The match represented almost an ideal performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their lead in first place in the domestic championship to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural domestic strike along with setup of the season following a difficult spell coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his lethal form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation reared its head yet again.

Unhappy at coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way straight past his manager before headed off the pitch, before coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's recent managers lost their initial La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they retreated in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Jude, who in the past was expected to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the center, you get increased movement and more ways to block the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements in possession and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to block central spaces creating Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him was chanted multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have one season to go on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left indicated tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is hard to change, especially when you believe near the best player, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

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 if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when Alonso subbed him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – to him he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system is not effective without them.

The analyst commented, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender played him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of groin problems