Mbappe's hat-trick leads Real Madrid to 4-1 win over Real Sociedad

Real Madrid secured a decisive 3‑0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappé delivering a hat‑trick that underscored the club’s offensive resurgence. The French forward opened the scoring in the 12th minute, added a second in the 31st, and sealed the win with a third in the 68th. Madrid’s 90‑minute performance was characterized by disciplined defense and efficient counter‑attacks, allowing the team to maintain control after the first goal and close out the match with a clean sheet.

The win marks the first La Liga fixture for newly appointed manager José Mourinho, who returned to the Bernabéu after a brief stint at Tottenham Hotspur. Mourinho’s tactical shift towards a more compact midfield and a flexible 4‑3‑3 formation proved effective against a Sociedad side that struggled to create clear chances. Mbappé’s three goals not only give Madrid a valuable three points but also signal his continued importance in a squad that has been rebuilding after a season of inconsistent form. With the match now 3‑0, Real Madrid sits comfortably in the upper half of the table, while Real Sociedad remains in the relegation zone, making the result a significant boost for both clubs’ seasonal objectives.