Cucurella, Valverde react after Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: ‘The second half was fantastic’

Real Madrid secured a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu last night, with captain Federico Valverde praising the team's strong second-half performance. The men in white struggled at the start but came back stronger after halftime, with Vinicius Jr., Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler and the defenders all delivering outstanding displays.

Kylian Mbappe was the standout player, netting a hat-trick and earning man-of-the-match honors. Valverde credited the halftime talk for helping the team regain its momentum and regain the initiative after conceding the equalizer. The Uruguayan also praised Mbappe for his key role in the team's success, saying he should be given plenty of opportunities to score and feel comfortable on the pitch.

For Cucurella, a World Cup-winning defender, the match was especially emotional as he played his first game for Real Madrid in front of his family at the Bernabeu. He expressed his gratitude for the fans' affection and praised Mbappe and coach Jose Mourinho for their contributions to the team's success.