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The match represented practically a perfect outing from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 in the Clasico to increase their lead at the summit of La Liga with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural league goal along with setup this term after a challenging few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

The French forward showed his deadly touch in front of goal, while the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby in the dugout proved like a charm.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with coming off, the star forward protested as he walked straight past his manager and headed off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Yields Positive Outcomes for Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's recent bosses were defeated in their first league match against their rivals.

Following the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver earlier, his structured approach yielded its first major result.

A specialist observed, “He got it spot on. Real Madrid were very good, while the visitors didn't play well due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they retreated in an organised way, all players even Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks spaced by a short distance. The opposition could not find a way through.”

The new system appears to be positive for the midfielder, as he last season was expected to do everything in the engine room and additional duties.

On paper Bellingham was positioned on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert added, “By using Camavinga in the center, this provides more dynamism and additional options to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to position Jude wide right. Certainly he was instructed to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements on the ball and had space, connecting with him a few times.”

He was told to enter the area and operate on just outside the box, his most effective zone. He also came inside to cut off passing options creating Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic home supporters.

Yet there have been countless reports lately that Los Blancos could entertain letting him leave if an attractive proposal arrived.

He has a year left on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

His response when substituted with 20 minutes left suggested tension. When the match ended, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

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

“But since being a kid, he has lived in a challenging environment, and he believes that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, particularly since you feel close to being the top star, but the team shifts the focus in favor of Mbappe as the key figure.”

During this campaign he has perceived that Real Madrid has not supported him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open an offer worth a quarter-billion euros to sign him and sell him.”

This affects him, and after the coach substituted him – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as expected – to him he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to reconcile between the club and the player now.”

Their System “Falls Apart”

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

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach isn't working when they are missing.

The expert stated, The squad seems are slightly off without the ball, with less desire to win it back, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not organized, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging the ball-carrier adequately.”

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

Key players did not perform well. Lamine seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from a groin issue