Real Madrid has once again found itself at the center of a media storm — but this time, it’s not about football. Spanish tabloids are ablaze with rumors linking Kylian Mbappé to María Aguilar, the stunning former contestant of the reality show Temptation Island and, more shockingly, the ex-girlfriend of his Real Madrid teammate, Raúl Asencio. The alleged romance has sent waves through the club and the footballing world, raising eyebrows about how this off-field drama might impact the team’s chemistry.
According to reports from the Spanish entertainment program “En todas las salsas”, Mbappé and María Aguilar have been “getting to know each other” over the past few weeks. Sources close to the show claim the two have been spotted together several times in Madrid, sharing quiet dinners and even attending private gatherings away from the public eye. Although neither Mbappé nor Aguilar has confirmed the rumors, social media detectives have already noticed matching locations and subtle online interactions between them — enough to fuel speculation that something romantic is indeed brewing.
What makes the story particularly explosive is María’s history with Raúl Asencio, a young and promising center-back at Real Madrid. Aguilar and Asencio reportedly dated for several months before their relationship ended earlier this year. Insiders say the breakup was amicable, but the news of her possible connection with Mbappé has caught everyone off guard — including Asencio himself, who, according to reports, learned about the situation through the media.
The timing of this alleged romance couldn’t be more delicate. Mbappé, who only recently completed his long-awaited move to Real Madrid, is still settling into the squad and building bonds with his new teammates. Fans and pundits are now questioning whether this off-field distraction could disrupt the dressing room’s unity. Spanish sports journalists have even suggested that club officials are “closely monitoring” the situation to ensure it doesn’t escalate into unnecessary tension within the team.
María Aguilar, for her part, is no stranger to media attention. The reality TV star gained fame through her appearance on Temptation Island, where her bold personality and striking looks made her a fan favorite. Since then, she’s built a significant social media following and frequently appears in fashion events and influencer circles. While she has kept silent about her rumored involvement with Mbappé, her recent Instagram posts featuring luxury settings and cryptic captions like “New beginnings” and “Some people arrive when you least expect it” have only intensified speculation.
Fans of Los Blancos are split on the issue. Some argue that Mbappé’s personal life should remain private and that the team’s professionalism will prevent any drama from spilling onto the pitch. Others, however, fear that such entanglements could create awkward dynamics, especially between Mbappé and Asencio, if emotions come into play. “It’s a dangerous mix of fame, love, and loyalty,” one Madrid-based columnist wrote.
As of now, Real Madrid has made no official comment, but the whispers around Valdebebas training center suggest that this is a topic everyone is trying to avoid — at least publicly. Whether this rumored relationship is just gossip or something more serious, one thing is clear: the story has already captivated Spain and added yet another layer of intrigue to Kylian Mbappé’s high-profile life in Madrid. For a club obsessed with perfection on and off the field, this love triangle rumor might just be the distraction no one saw coming.
