In the final matchday of the 2024–25 La Liga season, Real Madrid entered their clash against Real Sociedad already secure in second place with 81 points — but that didn’t stop new star signing Kylian Mbappé from making an impact. The French forward lit up the Santiago Bernabéu with a goal in the first half, showing why he remains one of the sport’s most lethal finishers.
After a tense opening, Mbappé broke the deadlock with a moment of brilliance. A VAR review led to a penalty being awarded to Real Madrid, but Sociedad goalkeeper Unai Marrero saved the initial spot kick. Not to be denied, Mbappé followed up on the rebound and calmly slotted it home to give Los Blancos the lead. It was a classic show of poise and persistence from the World Cup winner.
Despite the goal, Sociedad showed flashes of danger — including late attempts by Aurelien Tchouaméni and a foul by Luka Modric near halftime that disrupted Madrid’s momentum. Still, the home team maintained control of the pace and entered the break with a 1–0 advantage.
While this match won’t change Madrid’s position on the table, it marks an exciting glimpse into what the Mbappé era could look like for American fans keeping tabs on La Liga. With his charisma and clutch scoring ability, Mbappé is fast becoming the face of Real Madrid — and global football.