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It was nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, as they overcame Barca by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to stretch their advantage in first place in La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder got his first goal in the league along with setup of the season after a tough few months healing from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his lethal form when scoring, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby in the dugout functioned perfectly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again another time.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the star forward protested on his way directly past Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, then coming back to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's last eight bosses lost their initial league match against Barcelona.

After the relaxed approach of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model yielded an important victory.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors didn't play well because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they applied pressure consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca could not find a way through.”

This approach seems good news for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

In the lineup the young star played on the right, but actually he had the freedom to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, “By using Camavinga in the middle, this provides more dynamism and more ways to shut down the passing lanes.”

As a result the team to put Jude wide right. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels creating the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters love Vinicius, his chant were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been various accounts over the past period that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if the right offer arrived.

He has one year remaining on his deal when this term concludes, but negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off late in the game indicated strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

The analyst commented, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, as it demonstrated a lack of respect for the substitute who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed amid adversity, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, and the organization drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he believes that the club has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in his mind he questions ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to build a bridge between the club and him currently.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the previous campaign's Clasicos, the latest display represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing when they are missing.

The expert said, Barcelona appear are slightly off when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by teammates not closing down the ball-carrier adequately.”

The young talent, the main threat of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars weren't at their best. The youngster doesn't feel like in top condition, maybe due to groin problems