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The match represented practically a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico and extend the gap at the top of the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his maiden league goal and setup of the season after a tough few months recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, and Alonso's tactics in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question emerged again another time.

Unhappy with his substitution, the star forward ranted as he walked directly past his manager before headed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Results for Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's last eight coaches lost their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered a significant outcome.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

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

“They defended in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems beneficial for the midfielder, as he previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup Bellingham started wide right, however he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure he would have been asked to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

He was told to enter the area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

Yet recently there were various accounts in recent months that the club would consider selling him if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has a year left under his current terms when this term concludes, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, He will face backlash and justifiably, since it displayed disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe on the verge of number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have robbed the manager of crucial contributors including the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing in their absence.

Balague stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the Mbappe goal as Balde failed to step up, they are not helped from the attack failing to press opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal appears in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue