Mbappe hat-trick powers Real Madrid past Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday in their first home match of the LaLiga season. Mbappe put Madrid ahead in the 40th minute before Luka Sucic levelled four minutes later, but the France forward restored the hosts’ lead on the hour and Vinicius […]
The 2026/27 season has only just started, yet Real Madrid's star player Kylian Mbappe is already leading La Liga in goals scored. Ahead of their upcoming match against Malaga on Sunday, the French forward scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid's recent victory over Real Sociedad, securing a second league win in two games so far this season.
Mbappe, who won the league's top scorer award in both of his previous seasons at Real Madrid, is eager for more. However, despite his impressive performances this season, Mourinho emphasized that goals alone are not sufficient for the forward, who he regards as "incredible." He expressed that he would prefer 40 goals achieved through significant team effort to 60 goals solely for personal glory.
This statement is not a criticism of Mbappe's work ethic but rather an encouragement for him to maintain the high level of dedication he has displayed so far. Mourinho praised Mbappe's technical skills, noting that his contributions to the team's growth and sense of responsibility are equally valuable. Recently, Mbappe arrived two days early for pre-season training, a move that Mourinho believes could yield positive results.
The coach also mentioned that Mbappe's World Cup exploits, including winning the Golden Boot with 10 goals, make him one of the most successful players in football history. With Mbappe having scored 22 goals for France this summer, he now stands one goal above Lionel Messi's career record, which stands at 21 goals in World Cup tournaments.
Mourinho believes that Mbappe's hunger to achieve more with Real Madrid is evident. Since joining the club in 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain, Mbappe has witnessed his former team win the Champions League twice, while Real Madrid and Barcelona have claimed La Liga titles during his tenure. Despite scoring 86 goals in 103 appearances for Real Madrid in his first two campaigns, the club failed to win any trophies last season.
Mbappe's only silverware with the club is the 2024 UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Mourinho is confident that a winning mentality is essential for the team's success this season, and he believes that teamwork is the key to unlocking the potential of Real Madrid's stars. He emphasized that individual focus should be minimized in favor of fostering a cohesive team spirit.
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