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The match represented almost an ideal outing for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby and stretch the gap in first place of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike and setup this term after a challenging period healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his lethal form when scoring, and Alonso's tactics in his first derby in the dugout proved perfectly.

But then the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, the star forward protested as he walked directly past his manager before headed off the pitch, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up for as long as they could, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in a structured manner, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems good news for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings greater energy and better ability to block the spaces.”

“That forced them to deploy Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe in possession and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were numerous stories lately that the club would consider selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has one season to go on his contract when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have stalled.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, Many will criticize him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe on the verge of the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he's felt that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, this outing highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed Hansi Flick of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Lamine appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues