Kylian Mbappe delivered a commanding performance with a hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, marking the club’s first home game of the LaLiga season.
The win marked Real Madrid‘s second consecutive triumph under veteran Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, with Vinicius Junior also contributing a goal. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham played a crucial creative role, assisting twice in dismantling the Basque side’s defense.
Jose Mourinho opted to field the same starting lineup that secured a late 2-1 victory against Espanyol in his debut match as Real Madrid’s head coach the previous Saturday. The coach acknowledged the challenge of integrating his three star players at their peak simultaneously, but the match suggested progress in that direction.
The game opened with an energetic pace, as Vinicius Junior narrowly missed an early chance, and Sociedad’s goalkeeper Alex Remiro made a low save from Mbappe at his near post. In response, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was alert to deny a shot from Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal.
Shortly after, Remiro thwarted another attempt by Vinicius, who was set up by Mbappe, and Sociedad’s Sergio Gomez came close with a volley that just missed the far post.
Mbappe Breaks the Deadlock
Five minutes before halftime, the breakthrough arrived. Federico Valverde provided a precise pass to Mbappe, who cleverly evaded his marker before placing the ball into the top corner. This goal marked the French forward’s first of the current LaLiga season, adding to his impressive record as the league’s top scorer over the past two campaigns.
The remainder of the match saw Real Madrid maintain control, with Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Bellingham combining effectively to extend their advantage and secure a convincing home win against Real Sociedad.