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This proved to be practically a flawless day from the Madrid side, who defeated Barcelona two goals to one during El Clasico and increase the gap at the summit of the Spanish league by five points.

Bellingham scored his inaugural league goal along with assist of the season following a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

The French forward continued his deadly form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural El Clasico on the sidelines proved perfectly.

However the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront yet again.

Frustrated at coming off, Vinicius protested while walking right by Xabi Alonso and stormed down the tunnel, before coming back to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Gets Success for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering seven of Madrid's last eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match against Barca.

Following the relaxed approach from the previous coach did not deliver last season, Alonso's positional game-model produced an important victory.

A specialist commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. The home side performed excellently, while Barcelona struggled because of Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pressed high for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they tracked back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change seems good news for Bellingham, as he last season was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and beyond.

Theoretically the young star was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague stated, With Camavinga in the middle, it brings increased movement and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and make Barcelona's life challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant were sung multiple times by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

However multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has a year left on his deal come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response to being replaced with 20 minutes left suggested issues. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he attempted to confront Lamine Yamal.

The expert noted, Many will criticize him and justifiably, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has existed in a challenging environment, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you believe near the top star, but the team drives the axis to Mbappe as the key figure.”

Recently he has perceived that Real Madrid is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of 250m euros to sign him and let him go.”

“He feels all that, and after he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – to him he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Crumbles”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective without them.

The expert stated, “It's like the whole team is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. Should the defense is flawed, which was the case the Mbappe goal as Balde played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

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

“Their stars weren't at their best. Yamal appears he is at his best, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems