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It was nearly a flawless performance from Real Madrid, as they beat Barca two goals to one in the Clasico and extend their lead at the summit in the Spanish league by five points.

Jude Bellingham got his first league goal along with assist this campaign following a tough period coming back from a shoulder operation.

Mbappe continued his clinical performance in attack, while the coach's game plan in his first El Clasico as coach functioned like a charm.

But then the Vinicius Junior question emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the star forward ranted on his way straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, then returning to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Positive Outcomes from the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that the majority of Madrid's previous eight managers lost their debut league match with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, the new tactical system yielded its first major result.

A specialist commented, “He got it spot on. Madrid performed excellently, and Barcelona struggled because of the home team's approach.”

Defensively, they applied pressure for as long as they could, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even the forward.”

The team's shape in two lines with a gap of 5-10 meters. Barca struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems good news for the midfielder, who last season had been tasked to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either link with Mbappe or crash the penalty area.

Balague added, With the French midfielder in the center, you get increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to them to position Bellingham wide right. I'm sure his role included to track the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him repeatedly.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and operate on the edge of the box, where he poses a threat. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his chant rang out multiple times by a fervent home supporters.

But recently there were various accounts lately that the club could entertain selling him if an attractive proposal were to come in.

The winger will have one season to go on his deal when this term concludes, yet negotiations for an extension have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened as he tried to approach Yamal.

Balague said, Many will criticize him for good reason, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship for the substitute who came on for him.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and perceives that he faces opposition.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, notably when you feel close to being the best player, and the organization drives the axis in favor of Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he has perceived that the club is not defending him. Reports suggest, potentially club-sourced, or unchallenged by officials, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid €250 million to sign him and sell him.”

“He feels all that, so when the coach substituted him – reasonably, since he wasn't defending as he should – to him he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile among the parties and him now.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski plus others, and his system isn't working in their absence.

The expert said, Barcelona appear lack sharpness defensively, less hungry to recover it, with reduced intensity to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to break them down. If the defensive line is not perfect, like on Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they receive little support by the midfield and forwards not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

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

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues