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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, who beat Barcelona 2-1 during the famous derby and stretch their lead in first place of the domestic championship with a five-point cushion.

The English midfielder scored his inaugural goal in the league and assist this campaign following a challenging spell recovering from a shoulder operation.

Kylian Mbappe continued his lethal touch in attack, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby in the dugout functioned brilliantly.

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

Dissatisfied at his substitution, the star forward complained as he walked directly past the coach and marched down the tunnel, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Tactical Setup Yields Success from Jude Bellingham

For a debut Clasico, it was a solid start, considering the majority of Real's recent coaches lost their debut league match against Barcelona.

After the relaxed style under Ancelotti failed to get results in the previous campaign, his structured approach yielded an important victory.

A specialist noted, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, while Barcelona didn't play well because of Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pressed high as much as possible, if overcome, they fell back with discipline, everybody including the forward.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. Barca were unable to break through.”

The new system looks to be beneficial for Jude, who previously was expected to carry the midfield in the center and beyond.

Theoretically the young star started wide right, however he was allowed to move centrally and either support Mbappe or get into scoring positions.

The analyst continued, With Camavinga in the middle, this provides greater energy and more ways to block the channels.”

As a result the team to deploy Bellingham wide right. Certainly he would have been asked to track the runs of Mbappe when he had the ball and found openings, and he found him a few times.”

“He was asked 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 tough.”

Conflict Issues Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

But there have been various accounts in recent months that the club might think about selling him if an attractive proposal was made.

Vinicius has a year left under his current terms come the end of the season, yet discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

The player's reaction to being replaced late in the game indicated issues. Post-game, he had to be restrained as he tried to approach Lamine Yamal.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him for good reason, since it displayed disrespect for Rodrygo who replaced him.”

Yet, growing up, his life has been amid adversity, and he feels that the world is hostile.”

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you consider yourself near number one in the world, but the team redirects attention towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he has perceived that the organization is not defending him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open if someone paid 250m euros for him and let him go.”

He is aware of this, so when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as required – in Vinicius' head he says ‘why me, why me again?.”

“It will be difficult to build a bridge among the parties and him at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Crumbles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's derbies, this outing represented their uncertain early form.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of important stars such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Olmo, and the tactical setup is not effective in their absence.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, less aggressive to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not organized, like on the Mbappe goal because Alejandro Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as well as they should.”

Yamal, the main threat in previous meetings, was neutralized.

The big names were below par. Lamine doesn't feel like he is at his best, maybe due to injury issues