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The match represented almost an ideal day for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca 2-1 during the Clasico to extend their lead in first place of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal along with key pass this campaign after a tough period healing from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his lethal touch in front of goal, and the manager's strategy in his first derby as coach worked brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated with coming off, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by the coach and headed down the tunnel, before reappearing on the sidelines several minutes.

Tactical Setup Gets Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's recent managers lost their debut La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, the new tactical system yielded a significant outcome.

A specialist commented, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, while Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back with discipline, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he in the past was essentially asked to carry the midfield in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas love Vinicius, his name were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic home supporters.

However multiple various accounts in recent months that the club might think about letting him leave if the right offer was made.

The winger has one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

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

“But since being a kid, his life has been in a challenging environment, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of the top star, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, so when Alonso subbed him – fairly, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he questions why always me?.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the last season's Clasicos, the latest display highlighted their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars including the Brazilian winger, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

Balague said, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case the first goal as Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates not challenging the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues