Is the romance confirmed? Ester Expósito was at the Bernabéu to support Mbappé during the derby

The Madrid derby: All eyes on the VIP box

Rumors about the alleged relationship between Ester Expósito and Kylian Mbappé have gained more traction following the Spanish actress’s appearance at Sunday’s Madrid derby, where all eyes at the Santiago Bernabéu were on her.

Ester Expósito was not alone; she was accompanied by Sergio Momo, her former co-star in the series Élite and one of her closest friends. However, the fact that she chose this high-stakes match to make an appearance has been interpreted by many as a public gesture of support for Kylian Mbappé, further fueling a narrative that fans are closely following

Timeline of a romance: From social media to dates in Madrid

The rumors began after a social media interaction; apparently, everything started because Kylian Mbappé had been an admirer of the actress for years, so he took advantage of Ester Expósito’s friendship with Vinicius Jr. and contacted her through social media.

Their first dates took place in late February 2026 in Madrid, and the romance became public in early March after photos were published of the two landing together on a private jet from Paris.

In the images, Ester Expósito was seen stepping off the plane in a casual outfit, followed by the footballer. During their stay in Paris, they shared a luxury hotel and were seen very close to each other. The images went viral and became proof of a romance that had already been rumored for weeks.

When will the official confirmation arrive?

Neither the actress nor the footballer has released an official statement. However, the strategy of “not confirming but being seen together” is a classic in the entertainment world. Ester Expósito’s presence at the Santiago Bernabéu is, for many, the non-verbal confirmation that the couple is indeed real