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The match represented nearly a perfect day from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to extend the gap at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and assist of the season after a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward complained on his way right by the coach and headed down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their initial league meeting against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers separated by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, but actually he was allowed to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces creating the opponent's play tough.”

Strained Relations Exposed

There's no doubting that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name rang out multiple times by the passionate home supporters.

Yet recently there were numerous stories over the past period that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He has one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response after coming off in the second half suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert commented, He will face backlash and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe near the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge with the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have deprived the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of a groin issue