Real Madrid matches continue to be absent from Chinese television networks as a controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappe remains unresolved, according to reports on November 6, 2026.
The dispute, which prompted apologies from relevant parties, has not led to a restoration of broadcast rights for the Spanish club's fixtures in China. The ongoing situation affects coverage of UEFA Champions League matches, including the upcoming league phase encounter between AEK Athens and Real Madrid scheduled for matchday four of the 2026/27 season.
Details of the specific controversy involving Mbappe were not disclosed, but the impasse highlights the sensitivity of commercial and diplomatic factors in international sports broadcasting.
