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It was nearly an ideal day from Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one in El Clasico and extend the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with key pass of the season following a tough few months coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics during his debut derby on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Frustrated at his substitution, the star forward ranted on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before marched down the tunnel, then returning to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the relaxed style under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers separated by a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he could to drift inward and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, With Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and more ways to block the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly his role included to monitor the forward's positioning when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts lately that the club could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left spoke of tension. Post-game, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you believe close to being the top star, but the team drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, the latest display represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, possibly because of groin problems