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The match represented almost an ideal performance for Real Madrid, as they beat Barcelona by a 2-1 scoreline in the famous derby to extend their lead in first place of La Liga by five points.

Bellingham got his maiden league goal and assist this term after a tough few months recovering from surgery on his shoulder.

The French forward maintained his clinical form in front of goal, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved like a charm.

But then the Brazilian's situation emerged again once more.

Dissatisfied at being substituted, the star forward complained on his way right by his manager and stormed down the tunnel, before returning to the bench after a short while.

Manager's Approach Delivers Success for the Midfielder

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, especially since seven of Madrid's previous eight coaches were defeated in their debut La Liga meeting with Barca.

Following the laissez-faire style of Carlo Ancelotti fell short in the previous campaign, the new tactical system produced a significant outcome.

An expert commented, “He got it spot on. The home side were impressive, and the visitors were off-color because of what Real Madrid were doing.”

When not in possession, they pushed up consistently, and when bypassed, they fell back in a structured manner, all players including the forward.”

The team's shape with two banks spaced by five to 10 metres. Barcelona struggled to penetrate.”

The tactical change appears to be positive for Bellingham, who in the past was essentially asked to cover multiple roles in the center and more.

In the lineup the 22-year-old played on the right, but in practice he had the freedom to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

The analyst continued, “By using the French midfielder in central midfield, you get more dynamism and more ways to block the spaces.”

As a result them to deploy Jude on the right flank. Undoubtedly he was instructed to track Mbappe's movements when he had the ball and had space, and he found him a few times.”

His instructions included to enter the area and be around the edge of the box, where he is very dangerous. He also came inside to block central spaces and make the opponent's play challenging.”

Strained Relations Revealed

It's clear that Madridistas are fond of the Brazilian, calls for him were sung repeatedly by an enthusiastic Madrid fans.

Yet recently there were countless reports over the past period that Real Madrid would consider allowing his departure if an attractive proposal arrived.

Vinicius will have one year remaining under his current terms at the end of the campaign, yet discussions on a renewal have stalled.

His response when substituted in the second half suggested tension. After the full-time whistle, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague said, “Everyone will have a go at him and justifiably, as it demonstrated poor sportsmanship toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

“That mentality is tough to overcome, notably when you consider yourself close to being the best player, but the team drives the axis towards Mbappe as the key figure.”

“This season he's felt that the club isn't protecting him. There are stories, perhaps from within, or not denied by the club, that they would be open a bid of a quarter-billion euros to sign him and let him go.”

This affects him, and after Alonso subbed him – justifiably, as he ceased tracking back as expected – in Vinicius' head he says why always me?.”

“It will be difficult to mend relations with the club and the player at the moment.”

Barcelona Style “Falls Apart”

Following victories in each of the recent matches, Sunday's performance highlighted Barca's shaky early form.

Fitness issues have deprived the manager of crucial contributors such as the Brazilian winger, Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing without them.

The analyst commented, The squad seems lack sharpness when not in possession, not as eager to regain possession, softer to reclaim the ball.”

They are more vulnerable to attack them. If the defensive line is flawed, as it wasn't Mbappe's strike because Alejandro Balde played him onside, the midfield doesn't assist by the midfield and forwards failing to press those on the ball as well as they should.”

Lamine Yamal, tormentor-in-chief of Real last season, was well contained.

Key players weren't at their best. Yamal seems not in top condition, perhaps he's suffering from groin problems