Mbappe hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 4-1 win against Real Sociedad in Jose Mourinho's first home game back at the Bernabeu. The match demonstrated the team's offensive chemistry as they secured their second win of the season.
Why it matters
This result is significant for the La Liga title race and highlights the early impact of Jose Mourinho's return to the club.
Kylian Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick to help Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 in LaLiga in Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach.
Mourinho's Madrid made it two wins from two with Vinicius Junior also on the scoresheet, while Jude Bellingham provided two assists as the star trio picked apart their Basque visitors.
Veteran Portuguese coach Mourinho selected the same side that snatched a late 2-1 win at Espanyol in his first match at the helm last Saturday.
Mourinho said it would be tricky but not impossible to get the team's three biggest names in the same team all at their best, and this match suggested he is on the right track.
"It's spectacular, incredible (to have Mbappe), we have to enjoy Mbappe and make the most of him as possible," Madrid captain Federico Valverde told Real Madrid TV.
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