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It was practically a perfect outing for the Madrid side, as they beat Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during El Clasico to stretch their advantage at the top in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his maiden goal in the league along with assist this term following a challenging spell healing from shoulder surgery.

The French forward continued his lethal touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward complained on his way straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Madrid's recent managers lost their initial league meeting with their rivals.

Following the player-focused method of Carlo Ancelotti fell short earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, “He got it spot on. The home side performed excellently, and Barcelona were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be good news for the midfielder, who previously was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham started wide right, however he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and better ability to block the passing lanes.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, calls for him were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple various accounts lately that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

He has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

His response when substituted in the second half indicated tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you believe near the best player, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that the club is not defending him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they would be open an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he says why single me out?’.”

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

Barca's Approach “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of recent Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain early form.

Absences have left without the manager of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and his system isn't working in their absence.

Balague commented, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was well contained.

The big names did not perform well. Lamine appears he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues