Kylian Mbappé Scores Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Defeats Real Sociedad 4-1

Kylian Mbappé reminded everyone of his status as one of the most dangerous strikers in Spanish football by scoring a hat-trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory against Real Sociedad on August 26. This win placed Madrid at the top of La Liga with a perfect six points from two matches.

The match took place at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Mbappé found the net in the 40th, 60th, and 80th minutes. His performance was a stark contrast to the season opener against Espanyol, where he had 10 shots without scoring. In this match, he had eight shots, with seven on target, resulting in three goals. Assists came from Vinicius Jr. and Federico Valverde, while Real Sociedad managed a consolation goal, ending the match 4-1.

This victory also marked José Mourinho's first competitive home game since returning to manage Real Madrid. At 27 years old, Mbappé is entering what many analysts consider the prime years for a forward. He has already established himself as a top scorer in La Liga, finishing as the league’s top scorer in the last two seasons. This hat-trick suggests that the 2026/27 season could follow a similar trajectory.

Mbappé has now scored 86 goals in his first two seasons at Real Madrid, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's tally during the same period. However, Mbappé achieved this in 103 appearances, compared to Ronaldo's 89. While both players have won the La Liga Pichichi award in their first two seasons, Ronaldo contributed 24 assists alongside his goals, whereas Mbappé has recorded 12. With Mourinho back at the helm, Mbappé's third year at the club could be pivotal, echoing the trajectory of Ronaldo's early career at Real Madrid.