Kylian Mbappe led Real Madrid to an impressive 4:1 win
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a successful home debut as Real Madrid coach, largely thanks to Kylian Mbappe. The star striker led the team to a 4:1 victory over Real Sociedad with a hat-trick (40', 60', 80'), while Vinicius also found the net (68'). Luka Sucic scored the lone goal for the visitors (44').
Jose Mourinho marked his home debut as Real Madrid coach with a convincing 4:1 victory over Real Sociedad, maintaining the team's perfect record in La Liga. Following a hard-fought 2:1 win against Espanyol, the Blancos faced a tougher opponent but relied on a stellar performance from Kylian Mbappe and moments of magic from Jude Bellingham to secure their sixth consecutive league victory over the Basque side.
The new coach opted to start Alvaro Carreras, Denzel Dumfries, and Arda Guler, leaving Marc Cucurella, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jan Dimunda on the bench. In the 40th minute, Mbappe latched onto a precise through ball from Federico Valverde to open the scoring. Although Luka Sucic equalized in the 44th minute, a brilliant combination between the Frenchman and Jude Bellingham in the 60th minute restored Real's lead.
Eight minutes later, Bellingham provided an assist for Vinicius, and in the 80th minute, Vinicius returned the favor, setting up Mbappe to complete his hat-trick.
Match Progress
6th minute — Mbappe had the first chance, but his weak shot from inside the box was saved by Alex Remiro.
11th minute — Oyarzabal fired a low shot from the left, but Thibaut Courtois deflected it for a corner.
21st minute — Mbappe found Vinicius, whose effort was blocked by Remiro.
35th minute — Sergio Gomez missed a golden opportunity, sending his shot wide.
40th minute — Goal! Valverde played a through ball to Mbappe, who fired into the top corner with his left foot. 0:1.
44th minute — Goal! After Ochieng's cross deflected off a defender, Sucic pounced on the loose ball and scored. 1:1.
47th minute — Mbappe was sent through by Guler, but Remiro saved his attempt.
60th minute — Goal! A beautiful one-two between Mbappe and Bellingham ended with the Frenchman finding the net from inside the box. 1:2.
68th minute — Goal! High pressure led to a turnover, and after Bellingham was initially blocked, he crossed for Vinicius to score from close range. 1:3.
80th minute — Goal! Hat-trick for Mbappe! Vinicius provided a beautiful through ball, and the Frenchman chipped the ball over Remiro. 1:4.
