Kylian Mbappé delivered a masterclass with three goals to secure a 4–1 victory for Real Madrid over Real Sociedad, though manager José Mourinho faced a hostile reception from home supporters who jeered the squad at halftime inside the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
The fixture marked a turbulent chapter early in the domestic campaign, highlighting both the lethal finishing of the France international and the demanding expectations of the Madrid faithful. Real Madrid eventually overcame a late-first-half equalizer to claim their second victory in their second match under Mourinho, who returned to the club’s bench in the summer after his initial 2010–2013 tenure.
Mbappé’s Hat-Trick and Vinícius Junior Lead the Attack
Kylian Mbappé anchored the attacking line with three decisive goals, while teammate Vinícius Junior added another to seal the 4–1 scoreline. The performance reinforced Mbappé’s status at the forefront of Real Madrid’s offense following his historic summer campaign at the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, where he scored ten times to raise his career tournament total to 22 goals.
Mourinho praised the forward’s relentless drive after the final whistle. “The guy is unglaublich. What he does, his hunger. I am very glad that he made history at the World Cup,” Mourinho said, according to match reports. The manager also navigated squad dynamics carefully, substituting Vinícius Junior only after the Brazilian scored the team’s third goal. “Without the goal I would never have taken him off,” Mourinho explained, noting that he wanted the forward to receive a positive reception from the crowd.
Halftime Jeers at the Bernabéu and Mourinho’s Response
Despite the dominant final score, tension filled the stadium during the interval. Real Sociedad leveled the score shortly before halftime, prompting sections of the home crowd to voice their frustration as the players walked toward the tunnel.
Mourinho addressed the adverse crowd reaction calmly during his post-match press conference. “The fans booed because they want Madrid to dominate, dominate, dominate. A few boos hurt nobody. They help you to wake up,” the 63-year-old manager stated. He added that a mid-half tactical stoppage would have benefited his side during a sluggish opening 45 minutes, remarking that he would have welcomed a hydration break to address the squad as early as the 20th minute before a much-improved second half.
Looking Ahead in La Liga
The win stabilizes Real Madrid’s early-season trajectory under Mourinho, whose return to the Spanish capital continues to draw intense scrutiny from supporters and media alike. The club will look to maintain momentum in their upcoming domestic fixtures as they aim to satisfy the demanding standards of the Bernabéu crowd.
