Jose Mourinho's homecoming to the Santiago Bernabeu could hardly have gone better. Kylian Mbappe struck three times as Real Madrid brushed aside Real Sociedad 4-1 on Wednesday night, handing the Portuguese coach a winning return to the stadium where he once patrolled the touchline more than a decade ago.
A Slow Start, Then Total Control
The evening didn't begin smoothly. Before kickoff, Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella and Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal were applauded by the Bernabeu crowd for their part in Spain's World Cup triumph, but once the action started, the hosts struggled to find rhythm. Madrid looked disjointed in the opening period, careless on the ball and exposed to counterattacks, drawing jeers from an impatient home crowd. China.org.cnTimesLIVE
Mbappe eventually broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, cutting inside after being picked out by Fede Valverde and firing past the goalkeeper. The lead lasted only minutes, though, as Luka Sucic pulled Real Sociedad level before the break, sending both teams into the locker room with the score tied and the home fans still restless. China.org.cnESPN
Whatever was said at halftime worked. Madrid emerged transformed, and Mbappe was at the heart of it. He restored the lead just after the hour mark following a slick passing exchange with Jude Bellingham, before Bellingham turned provider again in the 68th minute, winning the ball back to tee up Vinicius Junior for Madrid's third. Mbappe wasn't finished — he completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute off an assist from Vinicius, sealing a comfortable victory and erasing any doubts that had crept in during the first half. China.org.cn + 2
Mourinho's Verdict on Mbappe
Speaking afterward, Mourinho didn't hold back his admiration for the Frenchman. He called Mbappe "incredible" in his post-match press conference, pointing to the forward's recent achievement of becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer as evidence of his special status among the game's elite. ESPN
Asked to put a number on how many goals Mbappe might score this season, Mourinho was deliberately vague, saying he'd rather see 40 goals accompanied by trophies or by serious hard work than chase a big personal tally for its own sake. He also noted that Mbappe had shown real commitment behind the scenes, revealing that the striker cut his holiday short by two days to report back to the squad — a detail Mourinho clearly appreciated. Reflecting on his decision to leave Mbappe on for the full match, the coach admitted he'd sensed something special was coming, saying he thought his star man might even have grabbed a fourth. ESPNESPN
Reading the Room at the Bernabeu
Mourinho also addressed the halftime whistles, a reminder that Real Madrid's fanbase remains one of the most demanding in world football. He struck a philosophical tone about it, essentially framing the boos as part of the club's DNA — a byproduct of decades of success that leaves supporters expecting nothing less than dominance every time out. He suggested there's a certain fairness in both the criticism and the praise, and that the occasional jeer isn't necessarily harmful — it can even be motivating. TimesLIVE
It marked a symbolic moment for Mourinho personally, too. This was his first home match in charge of Real Madrid in more than 13 years, and the manner of the turnaround — a shaky 45 minutes followed by a ruthless second half — will have pleased a coach known for extracting reactions from his teams under pressure. TimesLIVE
What's Next
The win pushed Mourinho's start in Spain to a perfect two wins from two league matches, with Real Madrid now sitting on six points from their opening two fixtures. Attention turns quickly to the weekend, with newly promoted Malaga awaiting Madrid in their next La Liga outing on Sunday. The Sun NigeriaThe Sun Nigeria
For now, though, all eyes remain on Mbappe, who has picked up exactly where his record-breaking World Cup left off — and given Mourinho every reason to believe this Real Madrid side has serious teeth in front of goal.
Mbappe is being hailed by Mourinho as an 'incredible' hat trick hero that has inspired Real Madrid's comeback on Bernabeu. The homecoming of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu couldn't have been more perfect. Kylian Mbappe fired three hits as Real Madrid routed Real Sociedad 4-1 on Wednesday
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The homecoming of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu couldn't have been more perfect. Kylian Mbappe fired three hits as Real Madrid routed Real Sociedad 4-1 on Wednesday night, giving the Portuguese coach a comeback to the hometown of Don't Trust the B***h in a Town of Madrid Stadium that he himself once walked the sidelines more than 10 years ago.
The evening was not off to a good start. The Bernabeu crowd cheered on Real Madrid players Marc Cucurella and Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal as they played a key role in Spain's World Cup victory before the home side hit the back half of the game with a lack of form. The Spanish capital's first half was disjointed, rash on the ball and vulnerable to attacking crosses from an eager crowd to win over, who jeered them away.
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TimesLIVE
It was all but silence until the 40th minute when Mbappe after being set up by Fede Valverde, tore inside past the goalkeeper. But the lead would be fleeting as Luka Sucic levelled the score before half-time, and Real Sociedad were still in the locker room with the home supporters gritting with impatience.
China.org.cn
ESPN
All the words at the half-time were effective. Madrid was reborn and Mbappe was the centrepiece of it. He cleared the lead shortly after the hour mark after a brilliant crossbar pass from Jude Bellingham, only for Bellingham to return as a threat once again in the 68th minute, regaining possession to create a third for Madrid. The goal wasn't to be missed either because Mbappe wasn't done yet, he finished the hat trick in the 80th minute, after helping Vinicius, and got rid of any fears in the early half.
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When asked how many goals Mbappe could be expected to score this season, Mourinho was playing it safe and said he'd prefer that to be 40 with trophies or by hard work. It is also worth pointing out that Mbappe was very serious behind the scenes as he shortened his vacation by two days to return to the squad, which Mourinho surely admired. In his defense, the coach said he knew that something was going to happen in Mbappe, because he thought he could have captured a fourth.
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ESPN
TimesLIVE
It was also an important symbolic moment for Mourinho too. The way in which he has turned the tables (after 45 minutes of shakiness and an unrelenting second half) will have come as a comfort to a coach who gets reactions from his teams in the hardest of times.
TimesLIVE
The Sun Nigeria
The Sun Nigeria
At the moment however, the focus is clearly on Mbappe, who has taken over from his World Cup record-breaking midway where he has left them, and has plenty to give Mourinho hope this Real Madrid outfit has some teeth in front of the ball.
A Slow Start, Then Total Control
The evening didn't begin smoothly. Before kickoff, Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella and Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal were applauded by the Bernabeu crowd for their part in Spain's World Cup triumph, but once the action started, the hosts struggled to find rhythm. Madrid looked disjointed in the opening period, careless on the ball and exposed to counterattacks, drawing jeers from an impatient home crowd. China.org.cnTimesLIVE
Mbappe eventually broke the deadlock in the 40th minute, cutting inside after being picked out by Fede Valverde and firing past the goalkeeper. The lead lasted only minutes, though, as Luka Sucic pulled Real Sociedad level before the break, sending both teams into the locker room with the score tied and the home fans still restless. China.org.cnESPN
Whatever was said at halftime worked. Madrid emerged transformed, and Mbappe was at the heart of it. He restored the lead just after the hour mark following a slick passing exchange with Jude Bellingham, before Bellingham turned provider again in the 68th minute, winning the ball back to tee up Vinicius Junior for Madrid's third. Mbappe wasn't finished — he completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute off an assist from Vinicius, sealing a comfortable victory and erasing any doubts that had crept in during the first half. China.org.cn + 2
Mourinho's Verdict on Mbappe
Speaking afterward, Mourinho didn't hold back his admiration for the Frenchman. He called Mbappe "incredible" in his post-match press conference, pointing to the forward's recent achievement of becoming the World Cup's all-time leading scorer as evidence of his special status among the game's elite. ESPN
Asked to put a number on how many goals Mbappe might score this season, Mourinho was deliberately vague, saying he'd rather see 40 goals accompanied by trophies or by serious hard work than chase a big personal tally for its own sake. He also noted that Mbappe had shown real commitment behind the scenes, revealing that the striker cut his holiday short by two days to report back to the squad — a detail Mourinho clearly appreciated. Reflecting on his decision to leave Mbappe on for the full match, the coach admitted he'd sensed something special was coming, saying he thought his star man might even have grabbed a fourth. ESPNESPN
Reading the Room at the Bernabeu
Mourinho also addressed the halftime whistles, a reminder that Real Madrid's fanbase remains one of the most demanding in world football. He struck a philosophical tone about it, essentially framing the boos as part of the club's DNA — a byproduct of decades of success that leaves supporters expecting nothing less than dominance every time out. He suggested there's a certain fairness in both the criticism and the praise, and that the occasional jeer isn't necessarily harmful — it can even be motivating. TimesLIVE
It marked a symbolic moment for Mourinho personally, too. This was his first home match in charge of Real Madrid in more than 13 years, and the manner of the turnaround — a shaky 45 minutes followed by a ruthless second half — will have pleased a coach known for extracting reactions from his teams under pressure. TimesLIVE
What's Next
The win pushed Mourinho's start in Spain to a perfect two wins from two league matches, with Real Madrid now sitting on six points from their opening two fixtures. Attention turns quickly to the weekend, with newly promoted Malaga awaiting Madrid in their next La Liga outing on Sunday. The Sun NigeriaThe Sun Nigeria
For now, though, all eyes remain on Mbappe, who has picked up exactly where his record-breaking World Cup left off — and given Mourinho every reason to believe this Real Madrid side has serious teeth in front of goal.
Mbappe is being hailed by Mourinho as an 'incredible' hat trick hero that has inspired Real Madrid's comeback on Bernabeu. The homecoming of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu couldn't have been more perfect. Kylian Mbappe fired three hits as Real Madrid routed Real Sociedad 4-1 on Wednesday
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Mbappe Hailed as Hat-Trick Hero as Mourinho Inspires Real Madrid Comeback on Bernabeu Return
Mbappe is being hailed by Mourinho as an 'incredible' hat trick hero that has inspired Real Madrid's comeback on Bernabeu.The homecoming of Jose Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabeu couldn't have been more perfect. Kylian Mbappe fired three hits as Real Madrid routed Real Sociedad 4-1 on Wednesday night, giving the Portuguese coach a comeback to the hometown of Don't Trust the B***h in a Town of Madrid Stadium that he himself once walked the sidelines more than 10 years ago.
A Slow Start, Then Total Control
The game is a Slow Start, Then Total Control.It's a Slow Start, Then Total Control game.The evening was not off to a good start. The Bernabeu crowd cheered on Real Madrid players Marc Cucurella and Real Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarzabal as they played a key role in Spain's World Cup victory before the home side hit the back half of the game with a lack of form. The Spanish capital's first half was disjointed, rash on the ball and vulnerable to attacking crosses from an eager crowd to win over, who jeered them away.
China.org.cn
TimesLIVE
It was all but silence until the 40th minute when Mbappe after being set up by Fede Valverde, tore inside past the goalkeeper. But the lead would be fleeting as Luka Sucic levelled the score before half-time, and Real Sociedad were still in the locker room with the home supporters gritting with impatience.
China.org.cn
ESPN
All the words at the half-time were effective. Madrid was reborn and Mbappe was the centrepiece of it. He cleared the lead shortly after the hour mark after a brilliant crossbar pass from Jude Bellingham, only for Bellingham to return as a threat once again in the 68th minute, regaining possession to create a third for Madrid. The goal wasn't to be missed either because Mbappe wasn't done yet, he finished the hat trick in the 80th minute, after helping Vinicius, and got rid of any fears in the early half.
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Mourinho's Verdict on Mbappe
Afterwards Mourinho did not hold back in his praise for the Frenchman. He said that Mbappe's performance was "incredible" in his post-match press conference, citing the fact that the forward has just become the World Cup's all-time top scorer as proof of his uniqueness in the sport.ESPN
When asked how many goals Mbappe could be expected to score this season, Mourinho was playing it safe and said he'd prefer that to be 40 with trophies or by hard work. It is also worth pointing out that Mbappe was very serious behind the scenes as he shortened his vacation by two days to return to the squad, which Mourinho surely admired. In his defense, the coach said he knew that something was going to happen in Mbappe, because he thought he could have captured a fourth.
ESPN
ESPN
The Reading at the Bernabeu
Mourinho also took the time to respond to the halftime whistles, which is something that Real Madrid's supporters are still one of the toughest lot in world football. He spoke with a philosophical stance, essentially saying the boos are a part of the club's blood — they're what they've come to expect from decades of success and a sense of entitlement. He said there is some fairness in the criticism and praise and that the occasional jeer can do no harm; it can even be motivating.TimesLIVE
It was also an important symbolic moment for Mourinho too. The way in which he has turned the tables (after 45 minutes of shakiness and an unrelenting second half) will have come as a comfort to a coach who gets reactions from his teams in the hardest of times.
TimesLIVE
What's Next
The victory enabled Mourinho to go 2-0 in his last two league games in Spain, while Real Madrid have won their first two games in Spain with 6 points. It's a case of eyes glaze at the thought of the weekend, though, with Malaga, the newly promoted side, sitting next to Madrid in their next La Liga match on Sunday.The Sun Nigeria
The Sun Nigeria
At the moment however, the focus is clearly on Mbappe, who has taken over from his World Cup record-breaking midway where he has left them, and has plenty to give Mourinho hope this Real Madrid outfit has some teeth in front of the ball.