The Laliga result on August 26, 2026 saw Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick in Madrid’s first home league match of the season.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 40th minute before Luka Sučić equalized for Real Sociedad shortly before halftime. Real Madrid then took control after the break as Mbappé struck again in the 60th minute, Vinícius Jr. made it 3-1 in the 68th, and Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute.
The match was a delayed Matchday 1 fixture in the 2026/27 season. For the full fixture list and upcoming matches, see our Laliga Schedule 2026/27. You can also follow the latest league positions on our Laliga Standings page.
Laliga Results August 26, 2026
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad | 4-1 |
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad
Real Madrid continued their winning start to the 2026/27 Laliga season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu.
After an even opening spell, Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock in the 40th minute. Federico Valverde carried the ball forward before finding Mbappé, who created space and finished powerfully to put Madrid ahead.
Real Sociedad responded just four minutes later when Luka Sučić equalized in the 44th minute, taking advantage of a rebound inside the penalty area to send the teams into halftime level at 1-1.
Madrid pulled away after the break. In the 60th minute, Mbappé combined with Jude Bellingham inside the box and finished first time to restore the lead. Eight minutes later, Bellingham won possession and supplied Vinícius Jr., who made it 3-1.
Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute after a clever assist from Vinícius Jr., sealing a convincing victory for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Key Match Details
| Competition | LALIGA EA SPORTS 2026/27 |
| Matchday | 1 (delayed fixture) |
| Date | August 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid |
| Final score | Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad |
| Goalscorers | Kylian Mbappé (40′, 60′, 80′), Vinícius Jr. (68′); Luka Sučić (44′) |
Biggest Talking Points from Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad
- Mbappé scored a hat-trick: The Real Madrid forward struck in the 40th, 60th and 80th minutes to lead the 4-1 win.
- Madrid dominated the second half: After going into halftime at 1-1, Real Madrid scored three unanswered goals after the break.
- Bellingham influenced two goals: He combined with Mbappé for Madrid’s second and then set up Vinícius Jr. for the third.
- Vinícius Jr. scored and assisted: The Brazilian made it 3-1 before setting up Mbappé’s hat-trick goal.
- Real Madrid won their Bernabéu opener: The victory followed their earlier away win over Espanyol and gave Madrid two wins from their first two completed league matches.
What the Result Means
Real Madrid followed their 2-1 win over Espanyol on August 22 with another victory, giving José Mourinho’s side two wins from their first two completed Laliga matches of the season.
For Real Sociedad, the defeat followed their 1-0 loss to Real Betis in their previous league match.
See the latest Laliga standings for the updated table and our Laliga schedule for the next confirmed fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on August 26, 2026.
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick in the 40th, 60th and 80th minutes, while Vinícius Jr. scored in the 68th minute.
Luka Sučić scored Real Sociedad’s goal in the 44th minute.
Yes. Mbappé scored three times as Real Madrid won 4-1, completing his hat-trick in the 80th minute.
The match was a delayed Matchday 1 fixture in the 2026/27 Laliga season.
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