Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to power Real Madrid past Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on August 26, 2026, securing a winning home return for head coach José Mourinho. According to match reports, Mbappé opened the scoring in the 40th minute before Luka Sucic equalized just before halftime, but a dominant second-half display featuring goals from Vinícius Júnior and two more from Mbappé sealed the victory in La Liga.
Mourinho’s Homecoming and First-Half Jeers at the Bernabéu
The Portuguese coach selected the exact starting lineup that scraped a 2-1 victory away at Espanyol the previous weekend. Early on, however, the hosts struggled to find a rhythm. Real Sociedad created the sharper initial threats, forcing Thibaut Courtois into a smart save from Mikel Oyarzabal after Takefusa Kubo intercepted a loose pass near the edge of the box. Sergio Gómez also flashed a volley just wide of the far post in the 34th minute, prompting the Santiago Bernabéu crowd to voice its frustration with loud jeers.
The home side broke the tension five minutes before the interval when Fede Valverde split the defence with a long pass from midfield. Mbappé collected the ball, took a clever touch to escape his marker, and lashed a shot into the top corner.
Defensive Lapses and Second-Half Ruthlessness
Despite taking the lead, Real Madrid’s defensive frailties surfaced immediately before the break. Though Ochieng’s initial shot was blocked, the deflection fell kindly to Luka Sucic on the right, who drilled a low shot past Courtois to level the score at 1-1.
Mourinho introduced Marc Cucurella at half-time, and Los Blancos emerged transformed for the second period. On the hour mark, a sharp one-two between Mbappé and Jude Bellingham freed the French forward inside the box to beat goalkeeper Álex Remiro with a low finish. Just eight minutes later, Bellingham’s relentless pressing won the ball back near the byline, allowing the England midfielder to put a cross on a plate for Vinícius Júnior to tap in Madrid’s third goal.
Mbappé’s Hat-Trick Seals the Three Points
Vinícius turned provider in the 80th minute, slipping a clever pass behind the Real Sociedad backline. Mbappé ran onto it and executed a composed chip over Remiro to complete his hat-trick and round off the 4-1 scoreline. According to match accounts, Vinícius was substituted with seven minutes remaining, sharing an embrace with Mourinho as he walked off the pitch to warm applause from the supporters who had jeered earlier in the evening.
Did you know? This victory marks Real Madrid’s second win from two matches under Mourinho’s returning tenure, keeping the club on track alongside star contributors Jude Bellingham, who supplied two assists in the fixture, and Vinícius Júnior, who recently extended his contract at the club until 2032.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad?
Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Who scored the goals for Real Madrid?
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick (40th, 60th, and 80th minutes), and Vinícius Júnior scored in the 68th minute. Luka Sucic scored the lone goal for Real Sociedad just before halftime.
How many assists did Jude Bellingham provide?
Jude Bellingham provided two assists during the match, playing a key role in setting up Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
Is José Mourinho the permanent head coach of Real Madrid?
Yes, Mourinho returned to the club as head coach, marking his first home match back at the Bernabéu in over 13 years.
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