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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has admitted taunts from Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal have only added to the excitement of El Clásico.
The Real Madrid star and his new coach have not got off to an idyllic start, as became clear to the world in their win against Barcelona
Vinicius Jr grabbed the limelight in the El Clásico for his angry rant against Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso and post-match fight with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé were on the scoresheet as Xabi Alonso led Real Madrid to their first Clásico win in their last four attempts. The win stretches Madrid's lead at the top of LaLiga to five points after 10 games played.
Jude Bellingham assists the first goal and scores the second for Real Madrid as they beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the La Liga season.