Bellingham did not shake hands with the Barca player.

Jude Bellingham caused controversy when he refused to greet and shake hands with the Barcelona stars after the Copa del Rey final on the morning of April 27th.

Bellingham coldly walked past the Barcelona stars.

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in an emotional final. Putting aside the controversies, the Barcelona stars showed their respect for Real Madrid by forming a "guard of honor" as their opponents received their runner-up medals in the 2025 Copa del Rey.

At that time, Bellingham was the only Real Madrid player who refused to shake hands with his Barcelona counterparts. With a serious expression, the English midfielder walked straight ahead, without looking at or shaking hands with any Barcelona player.

Bellingham's cold, defiant gesture quickly went viral on social media, sparking a wave of debate. Some argued it was a powerful image, representing the competitive spirit and pride of a player who refuses to accept defeat. Conversely, many considered Bellingham's actions disrespectful.

"In a sport increasingly focused on etiquette and communication, Bellingham broke the script and showed he wasn't someone who could force a smile when losing. No need for fake smiles, even in defeat," wrote Redaccion .

Conversely, AS succinctly described it as follows: "Bellingham tarnished Barcelona's spirit of fair play with his inexplicable attitude. Barcelona formed a guard of honor for Real Madrid as they went up to receive their runner-up medals. Everyone appreciated this gesture, except Bellingham."

Coach Carlo Ancelotti's team has lost all three of their encounters with Barca this season, including two finals (Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup). Barca still has a chance to complete a "poker" of victories against Real, when the two teams meet in round 35 of La Liga on May 11th.

Source: https://znews.vn/bellingham-khong-bat-tay-cau-thu-barca-post1549128.html