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This proved to be nearly a perfect day for Real Madrid, who beat their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the Clasico and extend their advantage at the top in the Spanish league with a five-point cushion.

Bellingham got his inaugural domestic strike along with key pass this campaign following a tough few months healing from surgery on his shoulder.

Kylian Mbappe maintained his clinical touch when scoring, while the manager's strategy in his first El Clasico as coach worked like a charm.

Yet the Vinicius Junior question came to the forefront another time.

Frustrated at being substituted, the star forward complained on his way straight past Xabi Alonso and stormed off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area later.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Bellingham

As first Clasicos go, it was a solid start, given that seven of Real's previous eight bosses were defeated in their initial La Liga encounter with Barca.

Following the player-focused style from the previous coach did not deliver in the previous campaign, his structured approach delivered its first major result.

An expert noted, His plan was perfect. Real Madrid were impressive, while Barca struggled due to the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pressed high as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they fell back with discipline, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers spaced by 5-10 meters. Barcelona could not find a way through.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for the midfielder, as he last season was essentially asked to carry the midfield in the engine room and beyond.

On paper Bellingham played on the right, but actually he was allowed to come inside and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst stated, Employing Eduardo Camavinga in central midfield, you get more dynamism and more ways to block the channels.”

This led to them to position Jude wide right. Undoubtedly his role included to keep an eye on the forward's positioning when he had the ball with room, connecting with him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, where he poses a threat. Additionally, he moved centrally to cut off passing options and cause Barca's task challenging.”

Strained Relations Exposed

Undoubtedly that the fans adore Vinicius, his chant were sung on several occasions by an enthusiastic Bernabeu crowd.

Yet multiple countless reports in recent months that Los Blancos might think about letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

He will have one year remaining under his current terms when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal are at a standstill.

Vinicius' behavior when substituted with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. After the full-time whistle, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

Balague noted, Many will criticize him and rightly so, since it displayed poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

This mindset is tough to overcome, especially when you believe close to being the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

Recently he believes that the organization isn't protecting him. Rumors indicate, potentially club-sourced, or not denied by the club, that they wouldn't be unhappy if someone paid a quarter-billion euros to sign him and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, so when he was taken off – reasonably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in Vinicius' head he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations with the club and Vinicius currently.”

Barca's Approach “Struggles”

Following victories in all four of last season's matches, this outing was emblematic of Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Fitness issues have left without the Barcelona coach of important stars such as Raphinha, Lewandowski and Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

The analyst commented, The squad seems is a little bit less sharp when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

Opponents find it simpler to attack them. When the backline is not organized, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped from the attack not closing down those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was neutralized.

The big names weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he's in good form, possibly because of injury issues