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The match represented almost a flawless performance from the Madrid side, who beat Barca 2-1 during the Clasico and extend the gap at the top in the Spanish league by five points.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural domestic strike and key pass this campaign following a tough period recovering from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe maintained his deadly performance in front of goal, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby in the dugout worked perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation came to the forefront yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the star forward protested on his way directly past Xabi Alonso and marched down the tunnel, then returning to the substitute area several minutes.

Manager's Approach Gets Success from Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's previous eight coaches lost their initial La Liga match with Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

A specialist noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high 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 layers with a gap of a short distance. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

This approach looks to be good news for Bellingham, who in the past was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and additional duties.

On paper the young star was positioned on the right, however he was allowed to move centrally and link with Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the forward's positioning on the ball and found openings, connecting with him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to get into the box and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and cause the opponent's play very difficult.”

Strained Relations Laid Bare

Undoubtedly that Madridistas adore Vinicius, his chant was chanted on several occasions by the passionate Madrid fans.

However recently there were numerous stories lately that Real Madrid could entertain selling him should a suitable bid arrived.

The winger will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior to being replaced in the second half indicated tension. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward Yamal.

The analyst noted, “Everyone will have a go at him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship for Rodrygo taking his place.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived in a hostile world, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

“That mentality is difficult to shake, particularly since you believe on the verge of the best player, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the club is not defending him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or with the club not denying it, that they would be open if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and sell him.”

He is aware of this, and when he was taken off – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he thinks why always me?.”

It may be challenging to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, this outing was emblematic of their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have robbed the Barcelona coach of key players such as Raphinha, Lewandowski plus others, and the approach is not effective when they are missing.

Balague stated, The squad seems are slightly off defensively, not as eager to regain possession, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender played him onside, they are not helped from the attack not challenging those on the ball adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine doesn't feel like in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from injury issues