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It was nearly an ideal outing for Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca two goals to one during El Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham notched his first domestic strike and assist this campaign after a tough period coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico on the sidelines worked like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, Vinicius complained on his way straight past the coach and headed to the dressing room, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Results from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's last eight managers lost their debut La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

Following the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two lines separated by five to 10 metres. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system seems positive for Jude, who last season was expected to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to block the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted repeatedly by a fervent Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports over the past period that Los Blancos might think about allowing his departure if the right offer were to come in.

He has one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension have stalled.

The player's reaction to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, notably when you feel on the verge of number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the tactical setup isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness without the ball, with less desire to win it back, softer in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems