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The match represented practically a perfect performance from the Madrid side, who defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico to extend the gap at the summit in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder notched his maiden league goal and assist of the season after a tough few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward showed his clinical performance in attack, and Alonso's tactics in his first Clasico on the sidelines functioned brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted while walking straight past his manager and headed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial league meeting with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach under Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were very good, while Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and beyond.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he could to drift inward and assist the attack or crash the penalty area.

The expert stated, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

“That forced them to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and cause Barcelona's life tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him were sung on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

However there have been numerous stories lately that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

He will have one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left indicated tension. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, his life has been amid adversity, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he believes that the club isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile between the club and the player currently.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning all four of previous campaign's matches, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, the striker plus others, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names did not perform well. The youngster appears in top condition, maybe due to injury issues