Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in Mourinho's home debut
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in Jose Mourinho’s first home match back as the club’s coach at the Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Junior also scored, and Jude Bellingham provided two assists. Mourinho selected the same starting lineup that secured a 2-1 win against Espanyol in his first match. Captain Federico Valverde praised Mbappe, stating, “It’s spectacular, incredible, we have to enjoy Mbappe and make the most of him as possible.” Madrid found the breakthrough five minutes before halftime when Valverde assisted Mbappe for his first goal. However, Real Sociedad equalized through Luka Sucic before the break. In the second half, Madrid adjusted their pressing, which paid off. Mbappe scored his second goal from a move involving Valverde and Bellingham. Vinicius Junior then added Madrid’s third goal, assisted by Bellingham. Vinicius later set up Mbappe for his third goal, a dink over the goalkeeper. Vinicius was substituted with seven minutes remaining and embraced Mourinho. This win marks two consecutive victories for Mourinho’s Madrid.
