Exposito was present in the VIP area of the Bernabeu stadium stands, a spot where Mbappe had previously watched matches while recovering from an injury. The 26-year-old actress was accompanied by her close friend, actor Sergio Momo.

Two weeks ago, Exposito was reportedly seen in an intimate setting with Mbappe in Paris, France. These images, combined with her latest appearance, strengthen speculation that the two are dating.

Ester Exposito in the Bernabeu VIP area during Real's 3-2 victory over Atletico in La Liga's 29th round on the evening of 22/3. *Photo: Marca*

Born in Madrid, Spain, in 2000, Exposito began acting courses at 16 after completing high school. She received Madrid film awards in 2023. She is widely recognized for her lead role as Carla Roson Caleruega in the teen drama series "Elite," streaming on Netflix.

Vinicius became Real's hero in the derby, scoring two goals in the 52nd and 72nd minutes, while Federico Valverde added a goal in the 55th minute. Atletico initially took the lead through Ademola Lookman in the 33rd minute but failed to maintain their advantage. The visiting team drew level 2-2 with a long-range shot from Nahuel Molina in the 66th minute, but they could not secure a point.

Mbappe did not play a central role in the derby match, entering the field only in the 62nd minute and neither scoring nor assisting. However, across all competitions since the start of the season, he remains the team's leading scorer with 38 goals, 21 more than Vinicius.

Mbappe's most recent goal for Real was in their 2-0 victory over Valencia on 8/2. Following that match, he underwent injury treatment, missing several games before returning in a limited capacity. Real currently holds second place in La Liga with 69 points, trailing Barca by four points. They are scheduled to face Bayern in two Champions League quarterfinal matches on 7/4 and 15/4.

Mbappe has consistently maintained privacy regarding his personal life. He has been rumored to be in relationships with models Alicia Aylies, Ines Rau, Rose Bertram, and Emma Smet, but he has never confirmed any of these reports.

By Thanh Quy