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This proved to be almost an ideal day from Real Madrid, as they defeated their arch-rivals by a 2-1 scoreline during the famous derby to increase their advantage in first place in the Spanish league to five points.

The English midfielder got his inaugural goal in the league along with assist of the season following a tough few months coming back from shoulder surgery.

Kylian Mbappe continued his clinical form in attack, and the coach's game plan in his inaugural derby on the sidelines proved perfectly.

Yet the Brazilian's situation reared its head once more.

Unhappy at his substitution, the star forward complained while walking right by Xabi Alonso before marched off the pitch, before reappearing to the substitute area after a short while.

Manager's Approach Yields Success from Bellingham

In his first derby, this wasn't a bad one, given that seven of Madrid's previous eight bosses lost their first La Liga encounter against Barca.

After the player-focused approach under Ancelotti failed to get results last season, the new tactical system produced its first major result.

Spanish football analyst noted, The strategy worked brilliantly. Real Madrid were very good, and the visitors struggled because of the home team's approach.”

When not in possession, they pushed up as much as possible, and if they were beaten, they tracked back in an organised way, everybody including the forward.”

“They defended with two banks with a gap of a short distance. The opposition were unable to break through.”

The tactical change appears to be good news for the midfielder, who previously was expected to cover multiple roles in the engine room and additional duties.

Theoretically Bellingham was positioned on the right, but in practice he could to move centrally and assist the attack or enter the box.

The expert continued, “By using Eduardo Camavinga in the middle, you get increased movement and better ability to close down the spaces.”

As a result them to position Jude on the right-hand side. I'm sure he was instructed to monitor the runs of Mbappe on the ball and had space, and he found him on several occasions.”

His instructions included to move into the penalty area and position himself near the outskirts of the area, his most effective zone. He also drifted in to cut off passing options and make Barca's task very difficult.”

Vinicius Tensions Revealed

Undoubtedly that the fans love Vinicius, calls for him rang out repeatedly by the passionate Madrid fans.

But there have been numerous stories over the past period that the club could entertain letting him leave should a suitable bid were to come in.

Vinicius will have one season to go on his contract at the end of the campaign, but talks over a new deal have not progressed.

The player's reaction after coming off in the second half spoke of strained relations. When the match ended, he was held back when he moved toward the Barcelona player.

Balague noted, He will face backlash and rightly so, as it demonstrated disrespect toward his replacement who came on for him.”

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

Such thinking is hard to change, notably when you feel on the verge of the best player, then the club drives the axis towards Mbappe as the star.”

“This season he believes that the organization has not supported him. Reports suggest, possibly leaked by the club, or unchallenged by officials, that they might accept if someone paid a quarter-billion euros for his transfer and allow him to leave.”

“He feels all that, and when he was taken off – justifiably, because Vinicius stopped dropping back as required – in his mind he questions why single me out?’.”

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

Their System “Falls Apart”

Having triumphed in each of the previous campaign's matches, Sunday's performance highlighted their uncertain start to the campaign.

Fitness issues have deprived Hansi Flick of key players such as Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Dani Olmo, and the approach is failing when they are missing.

Balague stated, “It's like the whole team lack sharpness when not in possession, less hungry to recover it, softer to reclaim the ball.”

“It's easier to attack them. Should the defense is not organized, which was the case Mbappe's strike as Balde failed to step up, they receive little support by teammates failing to press the ball-carrier adequately.”

Lamine Yamal, the main threat earlier, was well contained.

“Their stars weren't at their best. Lamine seems not he is at his best, maybe due to groin problems