In a thrilling El Clasico showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu, Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero for Real Madrid, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over arch-rivals Barcelona. The win propelled Madrid five points clear at the top of La Liga, marking a significant shift in the rivalry after Barcelona’s dominance in their previous encounters. Under the guidance of new coach Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid showcased resilience and tactical prowess, snapping Barcelona’s four-game winning streak against them. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring for Madrid with a clinical finish, but Fermin Lopez equalized for Barcelona. Bellingham, however, restored Madrid’s lead just before halftime with a well-timed tap-in. Despite Mbappe missing a penalty in the second half, Madrid held firm, with Barcelona’s Pedri receiving a late red card as tensions flared. The victory underscored Madrid’s strong start to the season, with nine wins in their first 10 league games, while Barcelona struggled with key absences and a lack of attacking depth.