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The match represented practically an ideal day from the Madrid side, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one in the Clasico and increase the gap at the top of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham got his inaugural league goal along with key pass this campaign following a difficult period recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut Clasico in the dugout proved like a charm.

Yet the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with his substitution, Vinicius ranted while walking right by the coach and stormed to the dressing room, then reappearing to the bench later.

Tactical Setup Yields Results from the Midfielder

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's previous eight bosses lost their debut league meeting against their rivals.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach failed to get results earlier, the new tactical system delivered its first major result.

An expert observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid performed excellently, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they retreated with discipline, all players including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup with two banks with a gap of five to 10 metres. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

This approach looks to be beneficial for the midfielder, as he in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and beyond.

In the lineup the young star started wide right, but actually he could to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert continued, Employing the French midfielder in central midfield, it brings more dynamism and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to put Jude on the right flank. I'm sure he would have been asked to keep an eye on Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and found openings, and he located him a few times.”

He was told to get into the box and be around just outside the box, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to close the inside channels and make the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name was chanted repeatedly by the passionate Bernabeu crowd.

But there have been countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius will have one year remaining on his deal come the end of the season, but discussions on a renewal have stalled.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted in the second half indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach the Barcelona player.

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

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you consider yourself close to being number one in the world, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he's felt that Real Madrid has not supported him. Reports suggest, perhaps from within, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept a bid of 250m euros for his transfer and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – fairly, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – to him he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and the player currently.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

After winning each of the recent Clasicos, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the tactical setup isn't working without them.

The expert stated, The squad seems lack sharpness without the ball, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity to get the possession back.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is not perfect, as it wasn't the first goal because Alejandro Balde kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

“Their stars were below par. The youngster seems not he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues