Jose Mourinho Hails Kylian Mbappe After Sensational Hat-Trick Powers Real Madrid Past Real Sociedad

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-08-27 19:59:00

Real Madrid delivered an electrifying performance at the Santiago Bernabeu, securing a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in their second La Liga match of the season. Marking a spectacular home debut for manager Jose Mourinho in his current stint, Los Blancos put on a football masterclass, spearheaded by a phenomenal hat-trick from French superstar Kylian Mbappe and a clinical strike from Vinicius Jr.

Jose Mourinho Heaps Massive Praise on Kylian Mbappe

Witnessing Mbappe tear through the opposition's defense with unmatched pace and precision, manager Jose Mourinho took center stage after the final whistle to shower the striker with high praise. Acknowledging his extraordinary talent and dedication, Mourinho emphasized the forward's team-first mentality.

"I don’t like to compare players, but this guy (Mbappe) is incredible. I’m really happy he made history at the World Cup... He’s very hungry to make history with Real Madrid," Mourinho stated in his post-match press conference.

The veteran manager also highlighted Mbappe's work ethic, noting that he prefers team success and collective trophies over individual milestones. "Whether he scores 50 or 60, well, I don't know. I prefer 40 with a lot of hard work for the team and titles, than 60 just looking out for himself. I'm very happy with him; the group is helping the team grow," Mourinho added, revealing that he intentionally kept Mbappe on the pitch for the full 90 minutes in hopes of seeing him net a fourth goal.

Real Madrid's Stellar Start and Upcoming Clash Against Malaga

With two consecutive victories to kick off the domestic campaign, Real Madrid has established early momentum at the top of the La Liga table. The seamless integration of star players and strong collective chemistry have injected fresh energy into the squad.

Looking ahead, Los Blancos will aim to maintain their winning streak as they prepare to host Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu on August 30th. With Mbappe in blistering form and Mourinho orchestrating from the sidelines, Real Madrid looks poised to pose a formidable challenge across all competitions this season.

Previous Post

The board intends to appoint the banned player as captain, who will take charge in ODIs and T20Is