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It was practically a flawless performance for Real Madrid, as they overcame their arch-rivals two goals to one during El Clasico to stretch their lead at the top in the domestic championship to five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural domestic strike and key pass this term after a challenging period recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

Mbappe continued his deadly form when scoring, and the coach's game plan during his debut derby as coach proved brilliantly.

However the Brazilian's situation emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, Vinicius protested while walking straight past the coach before headed off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Results from Bellingham

In his first derby, it was a solid start, given that the majority of Real's recent coaches lost their initial La Liga meeting against Barcelona.

After the relaxed approach under Ancelotti did not deliver last season, his structured approach delivered an important victory.

Spanish football analyst observed, “He got it spot on. Madrid were very good, while the visitors were off-color due to Madrid's tactics.”

“Without the ball, they pushed up consistently, and if they were beaten, they fell back in a structured manner, everybody including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Bellingham, who last season was expected to cover multiple roles in midfield and more.

On paper the 22-year-old started wide right, however he had the freedom to come inside and either assist the attack or enter the box.

Balague added, With Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, it brings increased movement and more ways to close down the passing lanes.”

This led to the team to put Bellingham wide right. Undoubtedly he was instructed to monitor the forward's positioning in possession and had space, and he located him a few times.”

“He was asked to get into the box and position himself near just outside the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

There's no doubting that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, his name were sung on several occasions by a fervent Madrid fans.

However multiple numerous stories in recent months that the club would consider letting him leave if an attractive proposal was made.

The winger will have one season to go under his current terms come the end of the season, but negotiations for an extension are at a standstill.

His response when substituted late in the game suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, teammates intervened when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement taking his place.”

However, from a young age, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

Such thinking is difficult to shake, especially when you feel on the verge of the top star, then the club drives the axis to Mbappe as the main man.”

Recently he has perceived that the organization isn't protecting him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or not denied by the club, that they might accept a bid of €250 million for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

He is aware of this, so when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to reconcile with the club and the player now.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in all four of last season's derbies, Sunday's performance was emblematic of Barca's shaky start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have left without the manager of important stars including Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and his system isn't working without them.

The expert said, “It's like the whole team are slightly off without the ball, less hungry to recover it, softer to get the possession back.”

Opponents find it simpler to create chances against them. When the backline is flawed, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier as expected.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was kept largely in check.

Key players did not perform well. Yamal seems not he is at his best, possibly because of injury issues