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It was almost an ideal day from Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during the Clasico to stretch their advantage at the summit in the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his first league goal along with key pass of the season after a difficult spell recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his deadly performance in attack, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico in the dugout functioned like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head once more.

Unhappy with his substitution, the Brazilian winger protested while walking straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed to the dressing room, before reappearing on the sidelines later.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, and Barca didn't play well because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

“They defended with two banks spaced by a short distance. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for Jude, as he previously had been tasked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

Theoretically Bellingham played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague stated, Employing the French midfielder in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly his role included to track the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make Barca's task tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by a fervent home supporters.

Yet recently there were countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction to being replaced in the second half spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is hard to change, particularly since you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, then the club shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they might accept an offer worth €250 million for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he questions why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

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

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

Balague stated, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. Yamal doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues