Real Madrid continued their strong start to the new La Liga season with a convincing 4-1 victory away against Real Sociedad, as Brahim Díaz immediately made his presence felt despite having a goal disallowed.
Kylian Mbappé was once again the star of the show for the Madrid side, netting a hat-trick to shoulder the majority of the scoring responsibility. Vinícius Júnior also got on the scoresheet.
Mbappé Back Among the Goals
Real Madrid controlled large parts of the match and repeatedly unlocked the Real Sociedad defence. Mbappé made the most of the space provided to complete his hat-trick, reaffirming his excellent early-season form.
Jude Bellingham also played a pivotal role. The English midfielder provided two assists and once again proved to be a vital link in Madrid's attacking play.
Brahim Makes an Instant Impression
Brahim Díaz started the match on the bench, but the Moroccan international was given a chance in the closing stages.
The forward replaced Arda Güler in the 78th minute and did not take long to make his mark. Brahim even thought he had put Madrid 5-1 ahead, but his strike was ruled out for an offside in the build-up involving teammate Éder Militão.
Although the goal did not stand, Brahim showed in a short space of time that he can instantly create danger.
Real Madrid Continue Strong Start
With this victory, Real Madrid maintain their perfect start to the new campaign. After two matches, Los Blancos hold maximum points and sit near the top of the early standings.
This comprehensive win underscores the immense attacking depth at the team's disposal. With players like Mbappé, Vinícius, Bellingham, and Brahim, Real Madrid possess multiple ways to break down opponents.
For Brahim, his cameo appearance was another opportunity to showcase his abilities. While his disallowed goal won't count, his immediate impact will give the Moroccan international plenty of confidence for the fixtures ahead.