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The match represented nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, who overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico to stretch their advantage at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

Bellingham got his first domestic strike along with assist this term after a challenging period recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward maintained his lethal touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut derby in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with being substituted, the star forward complained as he walked right by his manager and marched off the pitch, then coming back to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success from Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since the majority of Real's last eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga meeting with their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be beneficial for Bellingham, who previously was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup the young star was positioned on the right, however he could to move centrally and link with Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, this provides increased movement and better ability to block the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple various accounts in recent months that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer arrived.

The winger will have a year left on his contract when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you feel near the top star, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept an offer worth 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, so when he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down opponents in possession adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was kept largely in check.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of groin problems