Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not air Real Madrid's La Liga match against Racing Santander on Sunday, leaving viewers in China unable to watch Kylian Mbappe score for the Spanish giants. The blackout follows a reported dispute involving the French forward, though specific details of the row were not immediately disclosed.
The match took place on November 1, 2026, with Mbappe finding the net during the fixture. AFP reported that CCTV's decision to pull the broadcast came amid controversy surrounding the player, marking a rare instance of a major European match being withheld from Chinese audiences.
Real Madrid's growing popularity in China, fueled partly by Mbappe's summer arrival, made the omission notable for fans and broadcasters alike. CCTV has historically been a key partner for La Liga coverage in the region.
