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The match represented nearly a flawless day from the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during the famous derby to stretch the gap at the summit of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham notched his inaugural goal in the league and assist this term after a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical touch in attack, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question reared its head another time.

Dissatisfied with his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking straight past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Real's last eight managers lost their initial La Liga encounter against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered a significant outcome.

An expert observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

This approach appears to be positive for Jude, who last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically the young star played on the right, however he was allowed to come inside and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in the middle, you get more dynamism and additional options to shut down the spaces.”

“That forced them to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to track the runs of Mbappe on the ball and found openings, and he found him repeatedly.”

He was told to get into the box and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task very difficult.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However there have been various accounts lately that Los Blancos would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has one season to go on his deal at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction when substituted late in the game suggested strained relations. Post-game, teammates intervened as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

The expert commented, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself on the verge of number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they wouldn't be unhappy an offer worth a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he thinks why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, this outing represented Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have left without Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach isn't working in their absence.

The analyst stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive in pressing.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by teammates not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief in previous meetings, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems