Booed At Half-Time, Then Mbappé’s Hat-Trick Changed Everything
August 27, 2026Key Stats and Takeaways
- Kylian Mbappé scored a Mbappé hat-trick in the 40th, 60th, and 80th minutes.
- Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on August 26, 2026.
- Real Madrid fans jeered the team before halftime after a shaky first 45 minutes.
- Madrid outshot Sociedad 20-10, with an xG of 3.14 compared to just 0.57.
- Over 72,000 fans packed the Bernabéu for Real Madrid’s first home game of the season.
The Night Real Madrid Fans Turned On Their Own Team
Real Madrid started slow, and the home crowd noticed right away. Sociedad pressed hard early on. Take Kubo nearly set up the opener in the 10th minute. Meanwhile, Courtois had to make a big save to keep things level. So, by halftime, frustration boiled over at the Bernabéu.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 40th minute anyway. Federico Valverde split the defense with a clever pass. However, Luka Sučić equalized just four minutes later. Consequently, the players walked off at halftime to jeers, not applause.
How the Mbappé Hat-Trick Flipped the Script
Everything changed after the break. Madrid came out sharper, faster, and far more clinical. In the 60th minute, Mbappé combined with Jude Bellingham for his second goal. Then, eight minutes later, Bellingham’s pressing set up Vinícius Júnior for a third.
Finally, Mbappé sealed his hat-trick in the 80th minute. Vinícius provided a clever pass behind the defense. Mbappé finished it off with a delicate chip over Álex Remiro. As a result, boos turned into roars within a single half.
Why This Mbappé Hat-Trick Matters for LaLiga
This wasn’t just a routine win. It marked Mourinho’s first home game back at the Bernabéu in over a decade. Additionally, it sent a clear warning to Barcelona early in the season. Madrid now sit on three points after their opening fixture.
Moreover, the numbers back up the dominance. Madrid finished with 11 shots on target compared to Sociedad’s three. Therefore, the second-half surge wasn’t a fluke; it was total control.
