Real Madrid tops La Liga after Mbappé hat-trick

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Vinícius Júnior adding a goal and Jude Bellingham supplying two assists in Mourinho’s return to Madrid. The win was built on a stronger second half after a disjointed first half, with Mbappé’s goals coming from a top-corner strike, a quick first-half counter, and a late chip assisted by teammates, while Sucic equalised briefly before Madrid pulled away. Bellingham and Vinícius played key supporting roles, and Mourinho’s halftime substitution of Marc Cucurella helped transform Madrid’s rhythm. Several reports highlighted the match as a showcase for Mbappé’s form and its potential impact on his Ballon d’Or prospects, with market analyses noting rising optimism around his chances. Real Madrid extended their dominance in this fixture and began the La Liga season with back-to-back wins, keeping Sociedad’s opener in mind as a contrasting start. The coverage overall framed Mbappé’s treble as a statement performance that could influence individual accolades and Madrid’s title aspirations.