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It was nearly a flawless day for the Madrid side, who overcame Barcelona two goals to one during the Clasico and stretch their advantage at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his first goal in the league and assist this campaign following a difficult period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe showed his deadly touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico in the dugout proved brilliantly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at coming off, Vinicius complained on his way directly past the coach and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against their rivals.

After the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona didn't play well due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be good news for Jude, as he in the past had been tasked to do everything in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague continued, With the French midfielder in the center, it brings more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe in possession and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and position himself near the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, calls for him rang out on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

Balague commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, especially when you believe near the top star, and the organization shifts the focus to Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

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

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of Barcelona's unconvincing early form.

Injuries have left without the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system is not effective in their absence.

The analyst stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. Should the defense is not perfect, like on the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support from the attack failing to press those on the ball adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was neutralized.

Key players were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, possibly because of a groin issue