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It was nearly an ideal outing for the Madrid side, as they overcame Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico to increase their advantage at the top of the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his first domestic strike along with assist of the season after a tough period coming back from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe showed his clinical form in attack, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved brilliantly.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied with coming off, the Brazilian winger complained while walking directly past Xabi Alonso before headed off the pitch, before returning to the substitute area later.

Alonso System Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their initial league meeting with their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach produced a significant outcome.

Spanish football analyst observed, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid performed excellently, while Barcelona were off-color because of the home team's approach.”

“Without the ball, they applied pressure consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, all players even Vinicius.”

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

The tactical change looks to be positive for Bellingham, as he last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in the center and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old started wide right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and support Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

The analyst continued, “By using the French midfielder in the center, this provides increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to put Bellingham on the right-hand side. Certainly his role included to track Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to close the inside channels and make Barcelona's life very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However recently there were various accounts over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

He will have a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half suggested strained relations. Post-game, he was held back as he attempted to confront the Barcelona player.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed amid adversity, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself near number one in the world, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club has not supported him. Rumors indicate, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – reasonably, as he ceased tracking back as he should – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations between the club and him currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in all four of last season's derbies, this outing represented their uncertain start to the campaign.

Injuries have robbed Hansi Flick of important stars including the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working when they are missing.

The expert said, The squad seems are slightly off when not in possession, with less desire to win it back, less aggressive in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not perfect, like on the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging opponents in possession as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

“Their stars did not perform well. The youngster appears he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues