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This proved to be practically a flawless performance from Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame Barca two goals to one in the Clasico to extend the gap in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden goal in the league and key pass of the season after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his deadly performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and marched to the dressing room, before coming back to the bench after a short while.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's last eight managers were defeated in their first La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach fell short last season, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for Bellingham, as he previously was essentially asked to do everything in the engine room and beyond.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert stated, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

Yet multiple various accounts in recent months that the club might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested issues. Post-game, teammates intervened when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself close to being the top star, then the club redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of previous campaign's derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The analyst stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue