Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid moved top of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, a statement performance in Jose Mourinho’s first competitive match back at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman’s treble, two assists from Jude Bellingham and a goal from Vinicius Junior gave the Spanish giants a dominant homecoming victory.
Mbappe’s masterclass
Mbappe opened the scoring in the 40th minute, slipped into the box by Federico Valverde before curling into the top-left corner. After Luka Sucic leveled for La Real heading into the break, the Frenchman restored Madrid’s lead on the hour with a give-and-go with Bellingham, then turned provider territory into a 3-1 cushion as Bellingham squared for Vinicius. Mbappe completed his treble late on, lifting the ball over the keeper after a reverse pass from Vinicius.
Mbappe became the first player to score a hat-trick in La Liga this season, and his six goals for Madrid across all competitions since joining in 2024-25 are at least twice as many as any other LaLiga player. He led Madrid with eight shots and 13 touches in the box.
Mourinho’s Bernabeu return
The win marked Mourinho’s first competitive match back at Estadio Bernabeu, and the Portuguese manager’s name was sung by the Madrid faithful in the closing stages. His side’s expected goals tally of 3.14 against La Real’s 0.57 underlined their control.
- 40th min: Valverde assist, Mbappe curls into the top corner (1-0)
- Halftime: Luka Sucic levels for La Real (1-1)
- Hour mark: Mbappe scores after a give-and-go with Bellingham (2-1)
- 68th min: Bellingham dispossesses, squares for Vinicius (3-1)
- Late on: Mbappe completes his hat-trick over the keeper (4-1)
What it means
Real Madrid sit top of La Liga with a perfect start to Mourinho’s second stint, building on their opening win over Espanyol. The result also reinforces the form of a football season Filipino fans are watching closely, with the World Cup excitement still fresh and top European clubs now back in full swing. Bellingham won a match-high nine duels while Arda Guler created five chances in another lively display.
