Mbappe Hat-Trick Propels Real Madrid Past Sociedad in Mourinho’s Bernabeu Return

Key Takeaways:

• Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick as Real Madrid triumphed 4-1 over Real Sociedad in La Liga
• José Mourinho marked his Bernabeu return with back-to-back La Liga victories, maintaining an unchanged starting eleven
• Real Madrid extended their La Liga winning run to five matches, moving to the top of the table

Mbappe and Vinicius Shine in Mourinho’s First Home Game Back

Kylian Mbappe delivered a scintillating performance at the Santiago Bernabeu, scoring three times to help Real Madrid dispatch Real Sociedad 4-1. This comprehensive win celebrated José Mourinho’s return to Madrid’s iconic stadium, following his side’s opening-day triumph over Espanyol. Mourinho elected to stick with the same starting eleven, again fielding both Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.

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First Half: Near Misses and a Flurry of Goals Before the Interval

The attacking duo nearly combined for an early breakthrough in the seventh minute, with Remiro denying Mbappe after an incisive Vinicius through ball. The partnership almost found the net again, this time reversing roles, but Remiro was once more equal to the task in thwarting Vinicius. The match continued with intensity, and Sociedad nearly took a shock lead when Sergio Gomez lashed a left-footed volley narrowly wide of the post.

It was Real Madrid who eventually broke the deadlock in the 40th minute. Mbappe latched onto Federico Valverde’s pass and rifled a superb left-footed finish into the net, giving the hosts a deserved but brief advantage. Sociedad responded swiftly, as Job Ochieng’s effort deflected into the path of Luka Sucic, who made no mistake in levelling the scores only four minutes later.

Mbappe Completes Hat-Trick as Madrid Pull Away

Shortly after the interval, Mbappe squandered a clear opportunity when Arda Guler set him through only for Remiro to save direct at his feet. However, the French forward would not be denied for long, restoring Madrid’s lead after a slick exchange with Jude Bellingham and finishing clinically past Remiro.

Bellingham was instrumental once again, muscling past Luken Beitia and providing an assist for Vinicius to tap in Madrid’s third. Mbappe completed his hat-trick with a beautiful lob, latching onto Vinicius Junior’s superb pass and gently lifting the ball over Remiro to seal the result.

Sociedad’s Struggles Continue

Although Brahim Diaz had a further effort disallowed for offside, Real Madrid were in complete control by the final whistle. The reigning 36-time champions now sit at the top of LaLiga, maintaining a run of five consecutive league victories since late last season and securing a seventh successive La Liga win against Sociedad.

For Sociedad, defeat means they remain winless in nine matches, having suffered back-to-back defeats to start their league campaign and currently occupying the bottom position in the table.