Mbappé watches El Clásico at home and lights up social media with his TV

Published on May 11, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Kylian Mbappé is once again at the center of controversy. The forward, a last-minute absence for the Clásico against Barcelona, posted an image of his television on Instagram just as Real Madrid was losing 2-0. The photo, combined with his smile after an altercation between Tchouameni and Valverde in Valdebebas, has set off alarms in the Madrid dressing room and on social media.

Close-up of a giant television in a modern living room, showing the 2-0 score of the Clásico. Next to it, a mobile phone with Instagram open showing Mbappé's smiling photo. In the corner, a blurry reflection of an empty sofa, symbolizing his absence on the field.

The technology of Mbappé's television: a next-generation OLED? 📺

Although the image is not high quality, it is speculated that Mbappé uses a 65-inch OLED television with 4K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. This type of panel offers deep blacks and vibrant colors, ideal for watching football. However, some users point out that the image seems to have sports mode activated, which causes an artificial motion effect that distorts the fluidity of the match. A questionable technical choice for a professional.

The forward sees the 2-0 and his smile freezes on the sofa 😅

The worst part is not that Mbappé watched the defeat from home, but that his television probably showed the 2-0 with a half-second delay. That gave him time to think: I could be on the bench, but at least they're not booing me here. Meanwhile, in the dressing room, Tchouameni and Valverde have already reconciled. The next step is to see if the Frenchman reconciles his foot with the grass or asks for another selfie with the screen.