Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad – Real Madrid win comfortably

The LaLiga clash took place at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, where Real Madrid hosted Real Sociedad. Both sides entered the fixture looking to secure three points, and the atmosphere was charged with the usual intensity of a top-flight Spanish league encounter.

How it unfolded

The opening stages saw a cautious start, but the first booking arrived in the 10th minute when Álvaro Carreras was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. Real Sociedad responded in kind at the 31st minute when Yangel Herrera received a similar caution for a bad foul.

The deadlock was broken just before the half-hour mark. In the 40th minute Kylian Mbappé unleashed a left-footed shot from the centre of the box that curled into the top left corner, restoring Real Madrid’s lead. The goal was set up by Federico Valverde’s assist.

Only four minutes later, Real Sociedad levelled. Luka Sucic struck with a left-footed effort from the centre of the box, directing the ball into the bottom left corner to make it 1-1.

Just before the break, Jon Aramburu was booked in added time of the first half (45'+2") for a bad foul, bringing the yellow-card tally for the visitors to two.

The second half opened with Real Madrid taking the initiative. In the 60th minute Mbappé doubled his tally, this time with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box that finished in the centre of the goal. Jude Bellingham supplied a well-timed through ball for the assist.

Eight minutes later, Vinícius Júnior added the third Madrid goal, finishing from very close range after a precise pass from Bellingham. The score moved to 3-1 in favour of the hosts.

The match’s disciplinary side continued to develop. Luken Beitia was booked in the 71st minute for a bad foul, while two minutes later Ibrahima Konaté received a yellow card for a bad foul, bringing the home side’s cautions to two.

Real Madrid sealed the win in the 80th minute when Mbappé completed his hat-trick. He struck with his left foot from the left side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the centre of the net after a through ball from Vinícius Júnior.

The final whistle was preceded by a late booking: Eduardo Camavinga was shown a yellow card in stoppage time (90'+4") for a bad foul.

Standout performers

  • Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – three goals (40', 60', 80') and involvement in the build-up for each, showcasing his clinical finishing.
  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) – provided two decisive assists, first to Mbappé (60') and then to Vinícius Júnior (68'), highlighting his creative influence from midfield.
  • Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) – added a goal (68') and supplied the assist for Mbappé’s third (80'), contributing both in the final third and in chance creation.
  • Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) – delivered the opening assist to Mbappé (40'), setting the tone for the home side’s attacking play.
  • Luka Sucic (Real Sociedad) – scored the visitors’ only goal (44'), providing a brief response before Madrid’s dominance took hold.

Match facts

  • Final score: Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
  • Scorers:
    • Real Madrid – Kylian Mbappé (40', 60', 80'), Vinícius Júnior (68')
    • Real Sociedad – Luka Sucic (44')
  • Assists: Federico Valverde (40'), Jude Bellingham (60', 68'), Vinícius Júnior (80')
  • Bookings:
    • Álvaro Carreras (Real Madrid, 10')
    • Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad, 31')
    • Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad, 45'+2')
    • Luken Beitia (Real Sociedad, 71')
    • Ibrahima Konaté (Real Madrid, 73')
    • Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid, 90'+4')
  • Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid

What it means

The result gives Real Madrid a decisive three-point victory, while Real Sociedad return home after a loss that left them with a single goal on the night.