Mbappé leaves Nike and signs with sponsor On

Match Overview

Real Madrid secured a clinical 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu, a fixture dominated by the debut of Kylian Mbappé’s landmark partnership with Swiss sportswear brand On. The French captain officially parted ways with Nike, his long-term sponsor, to take the pitch in custom-designed On boots for the first time. Mbappé silenced any speculation regarding off-pitch distractions by converting a penalty and scoring a brilliant solo goal to secure all three points for the hosts.

Key Stats & Facts

• Match Score: Real Madrid 2-0 Real Sociedad
• Goals: Kylian Mbappé (54’ pen, 81’)
• Shots on Target: Real Madrid 7 | Real Sociedad 2
• Expected Goals (xG): Real Madrid 2.18 | Real Sociedad 0.45
• Sponsorship Deal Value: Reported €32 million annually, making it the second-highest active boot deal in football.
• Contract Duration: Multi-year agreement running until 2034, with equity options in the Swiss brand.

Player Spotlight

Mbappé was the undisputed central figure of the match, delivering a Player of the Match performance. The forward completed 6 successful dribbles from 8 attempts, maintained an 89% passing accuracy, and generated three key chances in his 90-minute shift. By joining On—a brand co-owned by tennis legend Roger Federer—Mbappé transitions from being one of many Nike athletes to the undisputed global flagship star of the Swiss company’s brand-new football division.

Standings Impact

The victory moves Real Madrid to 21 points in La Liga, putting them just two points behind league leaders Barcelona, who have a game in hand. Carlo Ancelotti’s side extends their unbeaten home run to 19 matches across all competitions. Conversely, Real Sociedad remains stuck in 12th place with 9 points, struggling with a goal difference of -4 after nine matchdays.