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The match represented almost an ideal performance for Real Madrid, who overcame Barca two goals to one during the famous derby to increase their advantage in first place of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal and setup this term following a challenging spell coming back from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe showed his clinical form in front of goal, and the manager's strategy during his debut El Clasico as coach worked brilliantly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius reared its head another time.

Unhappy with being substituted, the Brazilian winger ranted as he walked right by Xabi Alonso before headed down the tunnel, before returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Results from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since seven of Real's recent coaches lost their debut league encounter with their rivals.

Following the laissez-faire method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, and the visitors struggled because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

The team's shape in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system seems good news for Bellingham, who last season had been tasked to carry the midfield in the engine room and more.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The expert continued, Employing Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to deploy Jude wide right. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports lately that Real Madrid would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger 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 late in the game suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, because it showed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you believe near the top star, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization has not supported him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after he was taken off – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as expected – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge between the club and the player now.”

Their System “Crumbles”

After winning all four of last season's derbies, this outing highlighted Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system is not effective without them.

The analyst said, Barcelona appear are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. When the backline is flawed, which was the case the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster seems not he's in good form, maybe due to a groin issue