Real Madrid hosted Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight, aiming to secure a positive outcome in their La Liga campaign. The match began with Los Blancos taking the lead in the 40th minute thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s goal. However, the advantage was short-lived as Luka Sucic equalized for the visitors just four minutes later, ending the first half with a score of 1-1.

Jose Mourinho’s squad found their flow again in the second half, regaining the lead at the hour mark when Mbappe scored his second goal. Vinicius Junior then extended the gap in the 68th minute, and Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute, bringing the final score to 4-1 in favor of Real Madrid.

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Let’s take a look at the performance of each Real Madrid player during the match against Real Sociedad.

GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6.5/10

Courtois made several solid saves, although he was unable to keep a clean sheet.

RB: Denzel Dumfries – 6.5/10

Dumfries successfully won the ball back twice, but contributed little in offensive plays.

CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10

Konate performed well defensively, providing a strong presence at the back.

CB: Dean Huijsen – 7/10

Huijsen made several key clearances and displayed precision in his passing.

MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 26: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 26, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

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LB: Alvaro Carreras – 6/10

Carreras contributed defensively when possible but struggled to make an offensive impact.

CM: Bernardo Silva – 7/10

Silva played hard defensively but lacked effectiveness in attack.

CM: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10

Valverde made notable contributions at both ends of the pitch, earning an assist.

RW: Arda Guler – 7.5/10

Guler posed a consistent threat offensively but did not score.

CAM: Jude Bellingham – 8.5/10

Bellingham created numerous problems for his opponents and recorded a couple of assists.

LW: Vinicius Junior – 8/10

Vinicius Junior was a significant threat on the left flank, contributing a goal and an assist.

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ST: Kylian Mbappe – 10/10

Mbappe’s hat-trick earned him the title of man of the match for his outstanding performance.

LB: Marc Cucurella – 6.5/10

Cucurella showcased solid defensive play throughout the match.

CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6/10

Camavinga had a minimal impact overall but did create one good chance in the final third.

Real Madrid entertained Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result at home in La Liga. Los Blancos made a decent start to the game and got their noses ahead in the 40th minute when Kylian Mbappe found the back of the net. However, Luka Sucic equalised for the visitors just four minutes later as the two teams went into the half-time break with a 1-1 scoreline.

Jose Mourinho’s men regained their lead at the hour mark when Mbappe struck again. Vinicius Junior put daylight between the two sides in the 68th minute before Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute. The contest finished with Real Madrid securing a dominant 4-1 win at the Bernabeu.

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Let’s take a look at how each Real Madrid player fared during the clash against Real Sociedad.

GK: Thibaut Courtois – 6.5/10

He made a couple of solid saves at the back, but there was no clean sheet for him.

RB: Denzel Dumfries – 6.5/10

Dumfries earned the ball back twice for his team but offered very little going forward.

CB: Ibrahima Konate – 7/10

He gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field.

CB: Dean Huijsen – 7/10

Huijsen made a lot of important clearances at the back and was tidy with his passing.

MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 26: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 26, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

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LB: Alvaro Carreras – 6/10

He came back to defend when he could, but struggled to influence the game in the final third.

CM: Bernardo Silva – 7/10

Silva worked his socks off defensively but lacked quality going forward.

CM: Federico Valverde – 7.5/10

He caught the eye at times on both halves and has got an assist to show for his efforts.

RW: Arda Guler – 7.5/10

Guler was a constant menace in the final third but failed to register a goal.

CAM: Jude Bellingham – 8.5/10

He caused a lot of headaches for his marker and did well to earn a couple of assists.

LW: Vinicius Junior – 8/10

Vinicius Jr. was a real threat on the left wing and ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.

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ST: Kylian Mbappe – 10/10

He bagged a hat-trick tonight and deserved to be named the man of the match.

LB: Marc Cucurella – 6.5/10

Cucurella was solid at the back.

CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

He made one good chance in the final third.