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The match represented nearly an ideal outing from Real Madrid, as they defeated Barca two goals to one in the famous derby to increase the gap at the summit in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder notched his inaugural domestic strike along with setup this campaign after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

However the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Frustrated with his substitution, the Brazilian winger ranted on his way straight past the coach and headed off the pitch, then reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their first La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the relaxed style from the previous coach failed to get results in the previous campaign, Alonso's positional game-model produced a significant outcome.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and Barcelona were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and when bypassed, they fell back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change seems beneficial for Bellingham, who in the past was expected to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and either assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

Balague stated, With Eduardo Camavinga in the center, this provides increased movement and better ability to close down the passing lanes.”

As a result them to deploy Jude wide right. I'm sure his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play tough.”

Vinicius Tensions Exposed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories over the past period that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave if the right offer were to come in.

The winger has one season to go under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half spoke of 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, as it demonstrated a lack of respect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has lived amid adversity, and he feels that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel near number one in the world, but the team redirects attention to Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy a bid of 250m euros for him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

Building bridges will be tough to build a bridge with the club and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the last season's derbies, Sunday's performance represented Barcelona's unconvincing start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp defensively, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

“It's easier to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession adequately.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems