Kylian Mbappé gave José Mourinho the perfect Bernabéu welcome as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1, scoring a hat-trick in the club’s first home La Liga game of the season. But the bigger story may be how quickly Mourinho is bringing together a front three that struggled to reach its full potential last season.
Mbappé Shows What Mourinho Wants
The Mbappé hat-trick for Real Madrid came after a difficult first half. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 40th minute, but Luka Sučić equalised shortly before half-time after Madrid struggled to control Sociedad’s counter-attacks.
The second half was completely different. Mbappé restored Madrid’s lead in the 60th minute after combining with Jude Bellingham, before Vinícius Júnior made it 3-1 eight minutes later.
Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute, finishing a clever pass from Vinícius with a composed chip over the goalkeeper.
For Mourinho, the performance offered an early sign that his attacking players can become more dangerous when they combine rather than rely on individual moments.
Bellingham Could Be the Link
While Mbappé took the headlines, Jude Bellingham’s two assists were just as important to Madrid’s comeback.
The England midfielder was involved in both the second and third goals, showing the pressing, energy and creativity Mourinho wants from him. His ability to connect midfield with Mbappé and Vinícius could become one of the biggest tactical weapons of this Real Madrid team.
That is particularly important because Madrid’s biggest challenge may not be scoring goals. It could be finding a system that allows its biggest stars to work together consistently.
Vinícius Gets a Different Kind of Victory
Vinícius also had a memorable night. After scoring, Mourinho substituted him so the Bernabéu crowd could give him a proper reception.
That moment carried extra weight because the Brazilian had faced criticism and boos from sections of the stadium last season. This time, he left the pitch smiling and acknowledging supporters.
Mourinho had already spoken about the importance of Madrid’s demanding fans, saying their reactions can push players to improve.
What to Expect From Mourinho’s Madrid
The Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid could hardly have started better. Madrid have now won their opening two league matches, but the first half against Sociedad showed there is still work to do.
The encouraging part is that Mbappé, Vinícius and Bellingham already look capable of creating a dangerous partnership.
If Mourinho can turn that attacking quality into a consistent team structure, Real Madrid could become much more than a collection of superstar names. The early signs suggest this new era may be built around making those stars finally click.
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