José Mourinho has lavished praise on Kylian Mbappé following a brilliant hat-trick against Real Sociedad, declaring that the French forward is driven by an immense desire to etch his name into Real Madrid history.

Speaking to the club's official website after the match, Mourinho described Mbappé's form as extraordinary, saying the striker makes victories more attainable and strikes dread into opposing defences.

Mbappé's impact on the team

The Portuguese manager stressed that Mbappé is doing everything in his power to establish himself as the foremost player on the planet. Mourinho also acknowledged the challenge of fielding Madrid's three biggest stars simultaneously at their peak, but suggested the performance was proof his approach is working.