Bellingham Seals El Clásico for Real Madrid, Faces Scrutiny Over Obscene Celebration
No formal sanction has been announced, with possible league discipline under discussion given his prior UEFA punishment.
Overview
- Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2–1 in El Clásico as Jude Bellingham set up Kylian Mbappé’s opener and scored the winner.
- After the decisive goal, Bellingham grabbed his crotch and stuck out his tongue toward the crowd.
- Images of the celebration spread widely on social media, with AS reporting a global TV audience of more than 650 million for the match.
- The gesture mirrored one at Euro 2024 that brought a €30,000 UEFA fine and a suspended one‑match ban.
- Spanish competition officials have not announced action, though reporting suggests disciplinary follow‑up is possible and the player posted a defiant message on Instagram.