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The match represented practically an ideal day from Xabi Alonso's squad, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during the famous derby and stretch their lead at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with assist this term following a tough period healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe maintained his clinical form in attack, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained while walking directly past his manager before headed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Delivers Success from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire approach of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two lines separated by a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for the midfielder, who last season was expected to do everything in the center and more.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he could to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With Camavinga in the center, it brings greater energy and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

There's no doubting that supporters love Vinicius, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

But recently there were countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about selling him if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Lamine Yamal.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near the best player, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he's felt that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the last season's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of key players including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

Balague said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems