Kylian Mbappe hat-trick inspires Jose Mourinho's perfect Bernabeu return
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Jose Mourinho celebrated his return to the Santiago Bernabeu with a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad.
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Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in Jose Mourinho's first home game since his return to the Bernabeu dugout. The victory was spearheaded by a brilliant hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe, who opened his account at the iconic stadium.
Mbappe broke the deadlock before halftime, but Luka Sucic leveled for the visitors. Following a period of restlessness from the crowd, the hosts responded emphatically in the second half. Mbappe added two more goals to complete his treble, while Vinicius Junior also found the target. Jude Bellingham played a creative role, contributing two key assists.
This guy is incredible. I'm happy that he made history at the World Cup because there were 25 world champion players, but only one is for eternity in football, the player with most goals at a World Cup. He looks hungry to make history with Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho
After the match, Mourinho praised Mbappe’s elite mentality, noting that the forward cut his vacation short by two days to rejoin the squad. Despite the early tension from the home fans, Mourinho remained unfazed, describing the supporters' high expectations as part of the club’s DNA.
With two wins from two matches, Mourinho has made a flawless start to his second stint. Los Blancos will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming La Liga clash against newly-promoted Malaga this Sunday.