China’s state broadcaster CCTV suspended LaLiga coverage on October 26, 2026, after Kylian Mbappé’s resurfaced remarks about a meme depicting him as a “Chinese dictator” drew official criticism for offending national sentiment. China Media Group rejected apologies from Mbappé, Real Madrid, and LaLiga president Javier Tebas as inadequate and has since narrowed the blackout to Real Madrid matches while maintaining the overall suspension. The dispute has also prompted several Chinese sponsors to end ties with the player. With no resolution announced by late October and the calendar year nearing its end, trader consensus assigns an 84.5% probability that CCTV will air no further Real Madrid fixtures in 2026.