The jeers began to ripple around the Santiago Bernabéu when Real Sociedad’s equaliser hit the net, a sharp reminder that Real Madrid’s home crowd demands more than reputation. By the final whistle, those same voices were roaring one name: Kylian Mbappé.

The French forward delivered a devastating hat trick in a 4-1 win that turned early anxiety into euphoria and underlined why Real Madrid moved heaven and earth to bring him to Spain. His first goal, a precise finish before halftime, seemed to settle Madrid, only for Luka Sucic to stun the stadium with a swift leveller that sent the teams in level at the break.

What followed was a statement performance. Mbappé emerged from the tunnel with a different edge, repeatedly attacking the space behind Sociedad’s back line. His second goal came from a sweeping move orchestrated by Jude Bellingham, whose incisive passing carved open the visitors. Mbappé’s third, a ruthless strike from inside the box, completed his hat trick and effectively ended the contest.

Between those goals, Vinícius Júnior added his own flourish, finishing coolly after another Bellingham assist. The English midfielder, already a central figure in Madrid’s new era, dictated the tempo and linked seamlessly with Mbappé and Vinícius, hinting at a front line that could dominate Europe for years.

On the touchline, José Mourinho watched his second spell at Madrid gather momentum. The coach, back in charge and already two wins from two, praised his new talisman in typically emphatic fashion, describing Mbappé as “incredible” and “hungry to make history at Real Madrid.” Mourinho highlighted not just the goals, but the forward’s attitude, noting that Mbappé cut short his holiday to join preseason early and has embraced responsibility in the dressing room.

The whistles from the first half did not bother Mourinho. He framed them as part of the club’s demanding culture, insisting that the Bernabéu’s impatience is born from a history of greatness and a fan base that “pays for emotions” and expects constant excellence.

For Real Sociedad, coach Pellegrino Matarazzo pointed to a competitive first hour as a source of encouragement. Yet the night belonged to Mbappé, whose hat trick not only secured three points but also offered a glimpse of the era he intends to own in Madrid white.