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The match represented almost a flawless day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they defeated their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico to increase their lead at the top in the Spanish league to five points.

Bellingham scored his maiden domestic strike and setup this campaign after a tough period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward protested as he walked directly past the coach before marched to the dressing room, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Real's recent managers were defeated in their debut league meeting with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

Their defensive setup with two banks separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system seems good news for Bellingham, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to drift inward and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the spaces.”

As a result the team to position Bellingham wide right. Certainly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels creating Barca's task tough.”

Conflict Issues Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his name were sung multiple times by the passionate Madrid fans.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that Los Blancos would consider allowing his departure should a suitable bid was made.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated disrespect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he believes that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself on the verge of the best player, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he believes that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the last season's matches, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not organized, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine appears in top condition, possibly because of injury issues