Mbappe Hat-trick! Real Shines on Mourinho's Return

Real Madrid delivered a convincing performance on Jose Mourinho's competitive return to the Bernabeu.

In the postponed first-round match, the "Royals" secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad. Superstar Mbappe scored a hat-trick.

Real didn't start the match particularly well, with the visitors even being the better team for several minutes early on. As the first half progressed, the "Blancos" pushed for the lead: Valverde set up Mbappe with a through ball, and the Frenchman drilled it into the top corner (40th minute).

Former Salzburg Player Equalizes

However, Matarazzo's side responded perfectly through former "Bull" Sucic. After a shot from Ochieng, the Croatian converted the rebound (44th minute).

During the second half, the difference in quality eventually became noticeable, especially after the substitution of World Champion Oyarzabal.

Furthermore, the Basques' central defence, averaging 21 years old (Martin, Beitia), was increasingly put under pressure – and so Mbappe made it 2-1 after an hour. Set up by a one-touch combination, the superstar easily slotted it in.

After that, things moved quickly: Vinicius Junior extended the lead shortly after, making it 3-1 from a cross by the strong Bellingham (68th minute). The goalscorer then turned provider for Mbappe, who finished the Brazilian's through ball with a delicate chip (80th minute).