Kylian Mbappé showcased his extraordinary talent with a hat-trick as Real Madrid triumphed over Real Sociedad with a convincing 4-1 scoreline during their first home match of the LaLiga season at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The match began with a frustrating first half for the home side, where the crowd voiced their discontent. Real Madrid struggled to find their rhythm, appearing careless in possession and vulnerable to counter-attacks. Despite these challenges, they managed to take the lead late in the half, only for Real Sociedad to equalize just four minutes later. The teams entered the break at 1-1, with Sociedad presenting a notable threat early on while Madrid failed to seize control.

After the halftime break, Real Madrid exhibited a transformed performance. They regained the lead on the hour mark and quickly extended their advantage with a third goal just eight minutes later. Mbappé’s third strike sealed the match with ten minutes remaining, concluding a dominant display that erased the frustrations of the first half.

This victory not only marked a successful start to Real Madrid's home campaign but also marked the return of José Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabéu after more than 13 years since his last home match in charge. The match highlighted the stark contrast between Madrid's uncertain first-half performance and their impressive response in the second half, turning a level score into an emphatic three-goal win.