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This proved to be nearly a perfect outing for Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals 2-1 during El Clasico and increase their lead at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham scored his inaugural goal in the league and key pass of the season following a challenging spell recovering from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical performance in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut El Clasico as coach proved like a charm.

Yet the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Dissatisfied at coming off, the star forward protested while walking directly past his manager and stormed down the tunnel, then reappearing on the sidelines later.

Tactical Setup Delivers Results for Jude Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Real's recent bosses lost their first La Liga encounter against Barcelona.

After the laissez-faire style from the previous coach fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system yielded an important victory.

A specialist observed, His plan was perfect. Madrid were impressive, and the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, if overcome, they fell back in a structured manner, all players even Vinicius.”

“They defended in two layers separated by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

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

On paper Bellingham started wide right, but in practice he could to come inside and either support Mbappe or enter the box.

The expert added, With the French midfielder in the center, you get greater energy and additional options to close down the channels.”

“That forced the team to position Bellingham on the right flank. I'm sure he was instructed to track the forward's positioning when he had the ball and had space, connecting with him on several occasions.”

He was told to enter the area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to block central spaces and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters adore Vinicius, calls for him were sung repeatedly by the passionate home supporters.

Yet multiple countless reports lately that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid arrived.

He will have one year remaining on his contract when this term concludes, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

Vinicius' behavior after coming off in the second half suggested strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he was held back as he tried to approach Yamal.

The analyst said, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed a lack of respect for Rodrygo who came on for him.”

Yet, growing up, he has lived amid adversity, and he believes that he faces opposition.”

“That mentality is hard to change, notably when you believe close to being the top star, and the organization redirects attention towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he believes that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept if someone paid €250 million to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when the coach substituted him – justifiably, since he wasn't defending as he should – in his mind he thinks ‘why me, why me again?.”

Building bridges will be tough to mend relations among the parties and the player at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

Following victories in each of the previous campaign's matches, the latest display was emblematic of their uncertain early form.

Absences have left without the manager of key players such as the Brazilian winger, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is not effective in their absence.

The expert commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp defensively, not as eager to regain possession, softer in pressing.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. Should the defense is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates not challenging opponents in possession as well as they should.”

The young talent, who troubled Madrid of Real last season, was neutralized.

“Their stars did not perform well. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to a groin issue