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The match represented practically a flawless day for Xabi Alonso's squad, as they overcame Barcelona 2-1 in the famous derby to increase their advantage at the summit of La Liga to five points.

Jude Bellingham notched his first league goal and key pass of the season following a challenging period coming back from shoulder surgery.

Mbappe continued his clinical form in front of goal, while the coach's game plan during his debut derby on the sidelines worked like a charm.

But then the issue surrounding Vinicius emerged again yet again.

Frustrated with being substituted, the Brazilian winger protested while walking directly past the coach before headed down the tunnel, then returning on the sidelines several minutes.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for Jude Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, considering seven of Real's previous eight coaches lost their debut La Liga match with their rivals.

After the relaxed method under Ancelotti fell short earlier, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst commented, The strategy worked brilliantly. Madrid were impressive, while the visitors were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

Defensively, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they retreated in an organised way, everybody including Vinicius.”

Their defensive setup in two layers with a gap of a short distance. The opposition struggled to penetrate.”

The new system seems positive for Bellingham, as he in the past was essentially asked to do everything in the center and more.

Theoretically the 22-year-old played on the right, however he could to come inside and assist the attack or get into scoring positions.

The expert continued, “By using Camavinga in central midfield, you get increased movement and better ability to shut down the passing lanes.”

“That forced the team to deploy Jude on the right-hand side. Undoubtedly he would have been asked to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he located him on several occasions.”

He was told to move into the penalty area and be around the outskirts of the area, where he is very dangerous. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

Undoubtedly that supporters are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But recently there were numerous stories lately that the club would consider allowing his departure if the right offer was made.

Vinicius will have a year left on his deal when this term concludes, but discussions on a renewal have not progressed.

His response after coming off with 20 minutes left spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he had to be restrained when he moved toward Yamal.

The expert noted, He will face backlash and justifiably, because it showed a lack of respect for the substitute taking his place.”

“But since being a kid, he has existed in a hostile world, and he feels that everyone is against him.”

This mindset is difficult to shake, notably when you consider yourself near the best player, but the team shifts the focus towards Mbappe as the main man.”

During this campaign he has perceived that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, possibly leaked by the club, or with the club not denying it, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for him and let him go.”

This affects him, and when he was taken off – fairly, as he ceased tracking back as required – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

It may be challenging to mend relations between the club and him at the moment.”

Their System “Struggles”

After winning all four of last season's Clasicos, Sunday's performance represented Barca's shaky beginning of the season.

Absences have left without the Barcelona coach of crucial contributors including Raphinha, the striker and Olmo, and the tactical setup is failing in their absence.

The analyst said, The squad seems lack sharpness defensively, not as eager to regain possession, with reduced intensity in pressing.”

“It's easier to create chances against them. If the defensive line is not perfect, which was the case Mbappe's strike since the defender kept him onside, they are not helped by the midfield and forwards not challenging those on the ball as expected.”

Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

Key players did not perform well. Lamine appears in top condition, possibly because of groin problems