Kylian Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid dominate Real Sociedad 4-1

Kylian Mbappe reminded everyone why he’s been the most dangerous striker in Spanish football for two years running. The Frenchman scored three goals in Real Madrid’s 4-1 demolition of Real Sociedad on August 26, putting his side top of La Liga with a perfect six points from two matches.

The hat-trick came at the Santiago Bernabeu. Mbappe scored in the 40th, 60th, and 80th minutes, spacing his goals across the match.

A clinical night at the Bernabeu

What made the performance even more striking was the contrast with Madrid’s season opener against Espanyol. In that match, Mbappe fired off 10 shots without finding the net.

Against Real Sociedad, he flipped the script entirely. Eight shots, seven on target, three in the back of the net.

Vinicius Jr. and Federico Valverde both provided assists. Real Sociedad managed a consolation goal to make the final scoreline 4-1.

Mourinho’s homecoming gets a proper welcome

The victory carried extra significance beyond the league table. This was Jose Mourinho’s first competitive home game since returning to manage Real Madrid for a second stint.

Mbappe’s case for best in the world keeps getting stronger

At 27 years old, Mbappe is entering what most football analysts consider the prime window for a forward. He finished as La Liga’s top scorer in each of the past two seasons. This hat-trick against Real Sociedad suggests the 2026/27 campaign could follow a similar trajectory.

Mbappe has now recorded multiple hat-tricks for Real Madrid across his time at the club, having joined from Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Seven shots on target from eight attempts against Real Sociedad, compared to 10 shots and no goals against Espanyol, is the kind of stat line that gives opposing managers nightmares during tactical meetings.