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The match represented practically a flawless day for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 during El Clasico and extend their advantage at the top of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal and key pass this term following a tough spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

The French forward maintained his deadly form in front of goal, while the manager's strategy in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines worked brilliantly.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward complained while walking right by his manager and marched off the pitch, then reappearing to the bench several minutes.

Tactical Setup Yields Results for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's recent bosses were defeated in their debut La Liga encounter with Barcelona.

After the relaxed style of Carlo Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, Alonso's positional game-model produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and the visitors were off-color due to the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they retreated with discipline, everybody even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach appears to be positive for the midfielder, who previously had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the engine room and more.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he could to drift inward and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

Balague added, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, you get greater energy and better ability to block the channels.”

“That forced them to put Bellingham on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor Mbappe's movements in possession with room, connecting with him repeatedly.”

“He was asked to move into the penalty area and position himself near the edge of the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his chant was chanted multiple times by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But multiple numerous stories in recent months that Real Madrid might think about allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

The winger has one year remaining on his deal at the end of the campaign, yet negotiations for an extension have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who replaced him.”

However, from a young age, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is tough to overcome, notably when you feel close to being number one in the world, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he believes that the organization has not supported him. There are stories, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid 250m euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Struggles”

After winning each of the recent derbies, the latest display was emblematic of Barca's shaky early form.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to break them down. When the backline is not perfect, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, who troubled Madrid in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. The youngster appears he is at his best, possibly because of a groin issue