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It was nearly a perfect day for the Madrid side, as they defeated Barca two goals to one in the Clasico and stretch their advantage at the top of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his first league goal and assist this campaign following a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his deadly form in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico on the sidelines functioned perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, Vinicius protested on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before marched down the tunnel, before returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Gets Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their first La Liga meeting with Barca.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. The home side were impressive, and Barca were off-color because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

This approach seems good news for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

On paper the young star played on the right, but in practice he was allowed to drift inward and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague continued, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and more ways to block the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Jude on the right flank. Certainly his role included to keep an eye on the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

It's clear that Madridistas love Vinicius, his chant rang out multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

But multiple countless reports in recent months that Real Madrid might think about selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one year remaining under his current terms come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you believe near the top star, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth €250 million for his transfer and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – to him he questions why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and the player currently.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of recent derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective when they are missing.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, which was the case the first goal since the defender kept him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat of Real last season, was kept largely in check.

The big names were below par. Yamal seems not in top condition, possibly because of injury issues