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This proved to be almost a perfect performance from Real Madrid, as they beat their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico and extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga by five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his maiden domestic strike and key pass this campaign after a tough period coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his lethal form when scoring, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby as coach functioned perfectly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward complained as he walked straight past his manager and marched down the tunnel, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Positive Outcomes for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Madrid's last eight managers lost their debut La Liga match against Barca.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, while the visitors struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup Bellingham was positioned on the right, however he had the freedom to come inside and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, Employing the French midfielder in the center, you get increased movement and additional options to close down the channels.”

As a result them to position Bellingham on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly his role included to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barcelona's life challenging.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet multiple numerous stories lately that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius has one season to go on his contract come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced late in the game suggested issues. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect toward his replacement who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is hard to change, particularly since you believe near the best player, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to reconcile with the club and Vinicius now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

After winning each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is failing in their absence.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, the midfield doesn't assist from the attack failing to press opponents in possession as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Lamine seems not he's in good form, maybe due to groin problems