Mbappé’s hat‑trick clinches Madrid win as Sávio sparks Tottenham rout

Kylian Mbappé's third strike in the second half sealed Real Madrid's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad in Madrid, Spain on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, while newcomer Sávio scored early in Tottenham's 5-1 English League Cup triumph, delivering the decisive moments for both clubs.

Mbappé’s hat‑trick seals Madrid win

Mbappé opened the scoring in the first half and added two more after the interval, completing a hat‑trick that gave Madrid the lead for good. Jude Bellingham supplied two assists, including the one for Vinícius Júnior’s first‑season goal. The Bernabeu crowd booed at halftime when the score was 1‑1, but the French striker ignored the jeers.

“A few boos won’t hurt anyone, they actually make you grow,” Mourinho said after the match. Madrid’s first home game under José Mourinho’s second stint ended with a 4‑1 victory, following an opening league win at Espanyol.

Sávio’s debut sparks Tottenham rout

New signing Sávio, formerly known as Savinho, entered in the 71st minute and scored the fourth goal within ten minutes, then set up the fifth. Tottenham’s summer spending topped US$400 million after acquiring Sávio from Manchester City for £85 million (US$115 million).

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Roberto De Zerbi’s side also saw goals from Mikey Moore, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso and Ben Davies, overturning a 3‑0 Premier League loss at Brentford to claim their first win of the campaign.

Champions League qualifiers set the stage

In Champions League qualifying, Norway’s Viking, Turkey’s Fenerbahçe, Greece’s AEK Athens and Slovakia’s Slovan Bratislava secured places in the league phase. Viking advanced 5‑3 on aggregate, AEK won 4‑0 at home, and Slovan progressed after extra‑time.

Fenerbahçe’s win at Lyon sparked an altercation with Lyon supporters, marking the Turkish club’s first progression beyond qualifiers since 2008‑09.

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The End of the day left Real Madrid with a strong start to the Spanish La Liga campaign and Tottenham with momentum in the English Cup, highlighting the impact of their new signings.