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The match represented practically an ideal outing for Xabi Alonso's squad, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico and stretch their advantage in first place of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham notched his maiden goal in the league along with key pass this campaign after a difficult period coming back from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical touch in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines functioned like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

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

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their initial league meeting with their rivals.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid were impressive, and Barca didn't play well due to what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst added, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides greater energy and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces creating Barcelona's life tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

However multiple various accounts over the past period that the club would consider selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues