Real Madrid crushed Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick and goals from Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, while Sociedad only replied with a goal from Sucic.
How Mourinho reacted
José Mourinho, who returned to the Bernabéu as Real Madrid's manager, directed the match with an offensive approach that allowed his team to dominate from the start, according to El Periódico.
Impact on the league table
Real Sociedad sits in 19th place in La Liga with 0 points, 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with a goal difference of -1, placing them six points behind Sevilla and facing a key match against Espanyol on August 29, 2026.
What's next for Real Madrid
Real Madrid's next fixture is against Málaga CF, while Sociedad will host Espanyol at home on August 29, 2026, with a chance to improve their position in the table.
Key season data
Real Sociedad has started the season with 0 goals scored and 1 conceded, putting them in a precarious position in the fight for survival, while Real Madrid aims to establish themselves in the top spots.
League context
Real Sociedad, in 19th place with 0 points, 0W-0D-1L in 1 game, needs to react quickly to avoid falling further behind, especially with an upcoming match against Espanyol, who are 6th in the table.
Conclusion The 4-1 result highlights Real Madrid's superiority at the Bernabéu and marks a strong start for Mourinho's side, while Sociedad must adjust their game to avoid an early-season crisis.
