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Jude Bellingham shines with two crucial assists as Kylian Mbappe grabs a stunning hat-trick in Real Madrid victory

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1, with Jude Bellingham providing two assists. The win puts Madrid top of LaLiga with six points, while Sociedad remain winless at the bottom.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 26, 2026 Published 2h ago

Mbappé Hat-Trick Powers Real Madrid Past Real Sociedad in Mourinho's Bernabeu Return

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Bernabeu on Sunday, handing José Mourinho a winning return to the stadium where he previously managed the club. The French forward reached a personal milestone with his goals, while Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Júnior also played key roles in the victory.

Mbappé's Milestone and Match-Winning Performance

Mbappé opened the scoring in the 40th minute after a clever pass from Federico Valverde, but Real Sociedad equalized four minutes later through Luka Sucic, who finished emphatically after a deflected shot from Job Ochieng. The match was level at halftime.

Mbappé restored Madrid's lead on the hour mark, working a one-two with Jude Bellingham before sliding the ball past goalkeeper Álex Remiro. He completed his hat-trick late in the match, with Vinícius Júnior providing the assist for the final goal. Vinícius had earlier scored Madrid's third goal, tapping in from close range.

According to reports from ESPN and goal.com, Mbappé has now reached 100 goal contributions in 105 appearances for Real Madrid, with differing breakdowns: ESPN lists 89 goals and 11 assists, while goal.com cites 89 goals and 12 assists. Both outlets agree on the hat-trick and the 4-1 scoreline.

Bellingham's Creative Influence

Jude Bellingham was instrumental in midfield, providing two assists for the second and third goals. According to goal.com, the English midfielder had a passing accuracy of 95 percent, completing 40 of 42 passes, before being substituted after 77 minutes. goal.com also reported that Bellingham has 11 goal contributions in his last 10 matches.

Mourinho's Return and Pre-Match Festivities

The match was marked by a festive atmosphere before kickoff as a guard of honour was given to Spain's World Cup winners, including Real Madrid fullback Marc Cucurella and Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal. Mourinho, who returned to the Bernabeu 13 years after his first spell as Madrid manager ended, received a warm reception from the crowd.

However, Mourinho was visibly upset on the sidelines during the first half, apparently angry that several Real Sociedad fouls were not punished with yellow cards. His irritation subsided after Mbappé's second goal restored Madrid's lead.

League Standings and What's Next

With the win, Real Madrid have secured six points from their opening two LaLiga matches and sit top of the table. Real Sociedad, who lost their previous fixture to Real Betis, remain at the bottom of the league without a point. Real Madrid's next fixture is against Malaga on Sunday.

How each outlet told it

ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes Mbappé's hat trick and the star performances, while leaving out the 1-1 halftime score and Mourinho's return as opposing manager. — celebratory, as seen in phrases like 'inspired Real Madrid' and 'his hat trick' highlighting a dominant win.

Facts Included:

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.
Mbappé reached 100 goal contributions in 105 appearances (89 goals, 11 assists).
Vinícius Júnior had a goal and an assist.
Jude Bellingham provided two assists.
Luka Sucic canceled out Mbappé's opener to make it 1-1 at halftime.
Real Madrid scored goals in the 40th, 60th, and late in the match (Mbappé's hat trick).
Brahim Díaz was denied a fifth goal by VAR in stoppage time.
José Mourinho returned to the Bernabeu as opposing manager, 13 years after his first spell at Real Madrid ended.
The match was preceded by a guard of honour for Spain's World Cup winners, including Marc Cucurella and Mikel Oyarzabal.
Mourinho was visibly upset on the sidelines, apparently angry that Sociedad fouls were not penalized with yellow cards.
The report was contributed to by PA.

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goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

Framing: The headline emphasizes Jude Bellingham's assists and Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, framing the victory as a showcase of star performances. It leaves out the final score context and Real Sociedad's position. — celebratory

Facts Included:

Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in LaLiga.
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick.
Jude Bellingham provided two assists.
Mbappe reached 89 goals and 12 assists, totaling 101 goal contributions.
Real Madrid have six points at the top of the table.
Real Sociedad are at the bottom of the league after a previous defeat to Real Betis.
Bellingham had a passing accuracy of 95 percent with 40 successful passes out of 42.
Bellingham has 11 goal contributions in his last 10 games.
Vinícius scored Real Madrid's third goal and assisted Mbappe's final goal.
Real Madrid's next fixture is against Malaga on Sunday.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimReal Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 in LaLiga.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimKylian Mbappé scored a hat trick in the match.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimMbappé has reached 100 goal contributions in 105 appearances (89 goals, 11 assists) for Real Madrid.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimMbappé has reached 89 goals and 12 assists, totalling 101 goal contributions for the club.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimVinícius Júnior had a goal and an assist in the match.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimJude Bellingham provided two assists in the match.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimLuka Sucic canceled out Mbappé's opener to make it 1-1 at halftime.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid scored goals in the 40th, 60th, and late in the match (Mbappé's hat trick).	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimBrahim Díaz was denied a fifth goal by VAR in stoppage time.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimJosé Mourinho returned to the Bernabeu as opposing manager, 13 years after his first spell at Real Madrid ended.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe match was preceded by a guard of honour for Spain's World Cup winners, including Marc Cucurella and Mikel Oyarzabal.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimMourinho was visibly upset on the sidelines, apparently angry that Sociedad fouls were not penalized with yellow cards.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid have secured six points at the top of the table.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimReal Sociedad are at the bottom of the league after a previous defeat to Real Betis.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimBellingham had a passing accuracy of 95 percent with 40 successful passes out of 42.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimBellingham has 11 goal contributions in his last 10 games.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via ESPN as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC, goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC
ClaimReal Madrid's next fixture is against Malaga on Sunday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via goal.com as of Aug 26, 2026, 10:46 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: ESPN, goal.com 17 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-26