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This proved to be nearly an ideal performance for the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline in the Clasico and increase their advantage at the top of the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass of the season after a challenging few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico as coach proved perfectly.

However the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward ranted while walking directly past his manager before headed to the dressing room, before coming back to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Gets Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, considering the majority of Real's previous eight managers were defeated in their initial league meeting against Barcelona.

Following the player-focused approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side were impressive, and the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, everybody even Vinicius.”

The team's shape with two banks separated by five to 10 metres. Barca were unable to break through.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, who in the past had been tasked to carry the midfield in the center and additional duties.

Theoretically the 22-year-old started wide right, however he had the freedom to drift inward and either link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, With Camavinga in the middle, you get greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball with room, and he found him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports lately that the club could entertain allowing his departure should a suitable bid arrived.

He has one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

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

Such thinking is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe near the top star, and the organization redirects attention in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million to sign him and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, and when Alonso subbed him – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he thinks why single me out?’.”

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

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's matches, this outing represented their uncertain beginning of the season.

Absences have deprived the manager of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert stated, Barcelona appear is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

The big names were below par. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue