Order of constraint and differentiation (Optimization on Constraint)

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I need to find the maximum and the minimum of $$f(x,y)=x^2-y-2\sqrt{x^2+y^2}$$ on $G$: $x^2+y^2=1$. My problem lies in the order in which i perform differentiation and imposing constraint:

  • Differentiation + constraint: $$\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}=2x-\frac{2x}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2}}\rightarrow \frac{\partial f}{\partial x}_G=2x-2x=0.$$

  • Constraint + differentiation:

$$f(x,y)_G=x^2-y-2\rightarrow\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}_G=2x.$$

Can anyone please explain to me why is that and which is the correct path to follow?