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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the Clasico to stretch their advantage at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal and assist this term following a tough period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form when scoring, and the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront once more.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger complained on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, then coming back on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's last eight managers lost their first league encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert commented, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and Barcelona struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Bellingham, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert added, Employing the French midfielder in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball with room, and he located him on several occasions.”

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 close the inside channels and cause the opponent's play challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However recently there were countless reports lately that Real Madrid could entertain letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger will have a year left on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of issues. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained as he attempted to confront Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for the substitute taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you believe near the best player, and the organization shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros for his transfer and let him go.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in Vinicius' head he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile among the parties and Vinicius now.”

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in each of the recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Injuries have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the Mbappe goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal doesn't feel like he's in good form, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems