Bellingham did not shake hands with Barca players

Bellingham coldly walked past the Barcelona stars.

Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in an emotional final. Ignoring the controversy, Barcelona stars showed respect for Real Madrid by forming a "guard of honour" when their opponents went up to the podium to receive their Copa del Rey 2025 runner-up medals.

At that time, Bellingham was the only Real Madrid player who refused to shake hands with his Barcelona colleagues. With a serious face, the English midfielder walked straight forward, not looking at or shaking hands with any Barcelona players.

Belingham’s cold, defiant gesture quickly went viral on social media and sparked a wave of debate. Some people said it was a powerful image, representing the competitive spirit and pride of a player who refuses to accept defeat. On the contrary, many people considered Bellingham’s actions disrespectful.

"In a sport that increasingly places emphasis on protocol and communication, Bellingham broke the script and showed that he is not someone who can force a smile when he loses. There is no need for fake smiles, even in defeat," wrote Redaccion .

In contrast, AS briefly described: "Bellingham tarnished Barcelona's fair play spirit with his incomprehensible attitude. Barcelona created a guard of honour for Real Madrid when they went up to receive their runners-up medals. Everyone appreciated this gesture, except Bellingham."

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

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