Kylian Mbappé announced his arrival in devastating fashion with a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid turned a tense first-half stalemate into a resounding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in their first LaLiga home fixture of the season at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night.
The French superstar’s masterclass not only secured three points but also marked a triumphant return to the Bernabéu dugout for manager José Mourinho, more than 13 years since his previous home match in charge of the Spanish giants.
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First-Half Fray
Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, latching onto Federico Valverde’s exquisite through-ball before cutting inside and rifling an unstoppable strike into the top corner.
Yet Sociedad refused to be subdued. Just four minutes later, Luka Sučić pounced on a goalmouth scramble to fire low into the net, restoring parity and silencing the home faithful.
The opening period proved uneven for Madrid, with the visitors threatening repeatedly on the counter-attack. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was called into action, while the Bernabéu crowd grew visibly restless as Mourinho’s men struggled to impose their rhythm.
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Second-Half Surge
The second half, however, belonged unequivocally to the hosts.
Mbappé restored Madrid’s advantage on the hour mark, exchanging a sharp one-two with Jude Bellingham inside the box before slotting a composed finish beyond Álex Remiro.
Bellingham turned provider once again eight minutes later, pressing intelligently to win possession before teeing up Vinícius Júnior, who made no mistake from close range to stretch the lead to 3-1.
The Frenchman completed his treble in the 80th minute, capitalising on Vinícius’s clever ball behind the Sociedad defence. With trademark composure, Mbappé lifted his finish over the advancing Remiro to seal a memorable hat-trick.
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Dominant Display
Mbappé had threatened throughout the evening, with early efforts denied by Remiro before finally breaking his duck. The French captain’s clinical edge proved the difference on a night when Madrid’s attacking efficiency outshone Sociedad’s spirited resistance.
Despite a relatively even share of possession, the hosts’ superior finishing and defensive organisation ensured a comfortable victory.
The result moves Real Madrid to six points from two matches, placing them provisionally at the summit of LaLiga, while Mourinho’s homecoming could scarcely have been scripted better.
