Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad

27 Aug 2026 05:04AM MADRID, Aug 26 : Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in their first home match of the LaLiga season.Mbappe opened the scoring in the 40th minute, collecting Federico Valverde's pass, cutting past a defender and firing into the top corner, but Luka Sucic equalised four minutes later after Madrid failed to clear a loose ball.Jose Mourinho introduced Marc Cucurella at halftime and Madrid dominated the second half. Mbappe restored their lead on the hour after exchanging passes with Jude Bellingham before beating goalkeeper Alex Remiro from close range.Bellingham's pressing created the third goal in the 68th minute as he won possession and crossed for Vinicius Jr to tap in. Vinicius then released Mbappe