La Liga – Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1

The first round of the 2026/27 La Liga season saw a rescheduled match, with Real Madrid, playing at home at the Bernabéu Stadium, defeating Real Sociedad 4-1 thanks to a hat-trick from Mbappé and a goal from Vinicius.

Three minutes into the match, Real Madrid launched an attack. Mbappe passed the ball across the box, and Vinicius Jr. received it near the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a long-range shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 6th minute, Mbappe received a through pass from Vinicius Jr. and ran into the penalty area before shooting, but the ball was saved by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

In the 11th minute, Real Sociedad attempted a counter-attack. Takefusa Kubo dribbled past the defense and passed the ball directly to Oyarzabal, who attempted a sliding shot, but the ball was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. In the 21st minute, Mbappe regained possession and passed the ball directly to Vinicius Junior in the penalty area, whose shot was blocked by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

In the 35th minute, Oyarzabal made a long pass, and Sergio Gomez volleyed the ball, but it went wide of the post. In the 38th minute, Bellingham broke free of his defender and passed the ball into the penalty area, where Mbappe took a shot, but the angle was too straight and the ball was easily caught by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro.

In the 40th minute, Valverde played a through ball from near the center circle, and Mbappe received the ball and fired a powerful shot into the net, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead. In the 44th minute, Real Sociedad striker Ochien received the ball and fired a low shot from the penalty area, but it was cleared. Luka Sucic, unmarked, then slotted the ball home to equalize for Real Sociedad at 1-1.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Güler made a long pass, and Mbappe followed up with a low shot, but it was saved by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Shortly after, Güler took a corner kick, and Dean Huysen headed the ball over the bar. In the 51st minute, Mbappe received a pass from Valverde and took a shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 60th minute, Real Madrid launched a combination play, with Bellingham playing a through ball to Mbappe, who controlled the ball and slotted it home, putting Real Madrid ahead 2-1 against Real Sociedad. In the 68th minute, Bellingham regained possession and crossed the ball to the goal, where Vinicius Jr. scored with a low shot from close range, making the score 3-1 for Real Madrid.

In the 75th minute, Sergio Gomez passed the ball to Toulientes, who took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but it was saved by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. In the 80th minute, Vinicius Jr. made a diagonal pass, and Mbappe seized the opportunity to score a low shot past Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro, extending Real Madrid's lead to 4-1.

In the 90th minute, Carlos Espi received a pass from Camavinga and shot, but it was blocked by Real Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro. Brahim Diaz then scored on the rebound, but after VAR intervention, it was determined that he was offside, and the goal was disallowed.

Ultimately, Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at home.

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