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The match represented practically a flawless outing from Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona two goals to one during the famous derby to extend the gap at the top of the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder scored his first league goal along with key pass this term following a difficult period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, the star forward protested on his way right by his manager and headed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Gets Positive Outcomes from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, especially since the majority of Madrid's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga meeting with Barcelona.

Following the player-focused method from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barca struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, if overcome, they tracked back in an organised way, all players including the forward.”

“They defended in two lines with a gap of a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

This approach seems good news for Jude, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and beyond.

On paper the young star played on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The analyst stated, “By using the French midfielder in the center, this provides increased movement and additional options to close down the spaces.”

This led to the team to deploy Bellingham on the right flank. Certainly he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and be around just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

There's no doubting that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him was chanted on several occasions by the passionate home supporters.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid was made.

Vinicius has a year left on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet talks over a new deal are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off late in the game spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

The expert said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, because it showed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe near the top star, then the club shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid €250 million for him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as he should – to him he thinks why always me?.”

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

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's derbies, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, the striker plus others, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on the first goal because Alejandro Balde played him onside, they receive little support from the attack not closing down those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, who troubled Madrid earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue