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The match represented nearly a perfect day from Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals 2-1 in El Clasico and extend their lead in first place in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural goal in the league along with key pass this term after a difficult spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby as coach proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward protested on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and headed to the dressing room, before returning to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

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

After the laissez-faire method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and Barcelona were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but in practice he could to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With the French midfielder in central midfield, this provides more dynamism and better ability to block the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude wide right. Certainly his role included to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

It's clear that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him rang out on several occasions by a fervent home supporters.

Yet multiple numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain selling him should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction when substituted in the second half indicated issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

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

This mindset is difficult to shake, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for his transfer and sell him.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and him at the moment.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

Balague said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to break them down. When the backline is flawed, like on the Mbappe goal since the defender failed to step up, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Lamine appears he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues