Kylian Mbappé and Spanish actress Ester Expósito were seen walking hand-in-hand through Madrid on Saturday, according to multiple Spanish outlets including ABC, HOLA, and El Mundo. The pair, who have previously kept their relationship out of the public eye, were photographed strolling through the capital before sitting down for a romantic dinner.
The sighting marks a notable shift for the couple, who have reportedly avoided public displays of affection until now. ABC describes the outing as the pair "abandoning discretion," while HOLA notes they appeared "unaware of indiscreet glances" as they walked through the city. El Mundo and OkDiario also published photos of the two holding hands, with OkDiario characterizing them as "lovey-dovey" during the walk.
According to El Economista, the couple also took time during their evening to congratulate footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on his recent wedding to Georgina Rodríguez, with a source quoted as saying, "The best for them." The outlet did not specify how the congratulations were delivered, whether in person or via message.
The relationship between Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid, and Expósito, known for her role in the Netflix series Elite, has been the subject of speculation for months. Prior to this weekend, the two had reportedly made a point of keeping their romance private, avoiding joint appearances and public gestures.
This latest outing suggests a change in approach, with the couple now comfortable being seen together in one of the city's most public settings. Whether this marks the start of more open appearances remains to be seen, but for now, Madrid has seen the first confirmed public display of their relationship.
