Atletico Madrid will host their lofty rivals Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium for the first Madrid derby of the 2025/26 LaLiga season on Saturday afternoon.
Real Madrid are one of the four teams in Europe, alongside Liverpool, Napoli, and Bayern Munich, to boast a 100% record in the league.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, have only managed to win two of their six matches, and are in ninth place in the league.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Preview and Team News
Preview
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid had a disastrous start to the 2025/26 LaLiga season. They suggered a 2-1 defeat to Espanyol on Matchday 1 before drawing with Elche and Deportivo Alaves (both 1-1).
Los Rojiblancos recorded their first win in mid September, beating Villarreal 2-0 at home. However, in mid-week, they lost 3-2 to Liverpool in the Champions League. Atletico has since drawn one and won one in LaLiga.
One mission: get his match ball ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/kXUOvSUlcN
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) September 24, 2025
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been enjoying life under Xabi Alonso. Since their 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, Los Blancos have been on a winning spree.
Between LaLiga and the Champions League, they have played seven matches, winning them all. They have scored 16 goals and conceded only four. Kylian Mbappe has been firing on all cylinders, scoring nine goals in seven matches.
Team News
Jose Gimenez (muscle), Johnny Cardoso (ankle), and Thiago Almada (muscle) are unavailable for Atletico Madrid. Alex Baena returned to the bench against Rayo Vallecano and should be available for selection.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, will be without Antonio Rudiger (leg), Ferland Mendy (muscle), and Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh).
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Match Details
⚽Teams: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
🗓️Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🏆 Competition: LaLiga – Matchday 7
🟥Ref: Javier Alberola Rojas
⌚KO: 3:15 PM BST
📺Where to Watch: Premier Sports
🏟️Stadium: Metropolitano Stadium
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats and Head-to-Head
- There have been 240 Madrid derbies in all competitions – Real Madrid 117 wins, Atletico Madrid 60, draws 63
- Atletico and Real Madrid have met 176 times in LaLiga – Real Madrid 91 wins, Atletico 41 wins, 44 draws
- Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronald is the all-time top scorer in Madrid derby with 22 goals
- Last meeting: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (Champions League, 13 March 2025)
- Real Madrid have not beaten Atletico Madrid in LaLiga since 19 September 2022 (5 matches)
- Atletico Madrid have only lost 1 of their last 7 Madrid derbies (W 2, D 4)
- Five of last 10 Madrid derbies in LaLiga ended 1-1
- There has not been a goalless Madrid derby since January 12 2020
- Both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid have scored 10 times in their last 11 meetings across competitions
- Real Madrid have scored 9 goals in 3 away LaLiga matches this season
- Atletico Madrid have conceded only 3 goals in 3 home matches in LaLiga
- Atletico Madrid’s top scorer in LaLiga 2025/26: Julian Alvarez with 4 goals
- Real Madrid’s top scorer in LaLiga 2025/26: Kylian Mbappe with 7 goals
Madrid Head-to-Head
| Competition | Matches | Real Madrid Wins | Draws | Atletico Madrid Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 176 | 91 | 44 | 41 |
| Cup | 44 | 18 | 14 | 12 |
| League Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total matches | 240 | 117 | 63 | 60 |
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Last Five Matches in LaLiga
- Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (09 February 2025)
- Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid (30 September 2024)
- Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (05 February 2024)
- Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid (25 September 2023)
- Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (25 February 2023)
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Betting Odds
In LaLiga, Atletico Madrid have dominated the Madrid derby in recent years, not losing in their last five matches against Real Madrid (W 1, D 4). They will also be at home on Saturday, utilising the full might of their supporters.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, have been flying in LaLiga, winning six matches on the bounce. It is pretty evenly poised, and as a result, there are no outright favourites for this match. Priced at 5/4, Real Madrid are slight ahead, while Atletico Madrid are at 2/1.
Real Madrid are INSANE. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/tdEbiuSJJA
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) September 26, 2025
Since both Atletico and Real Madrid have both been on the scoresheet in 10 of their last 11 meetings, bookies are favouring both teams to score on Saturday.
Pichichi Award holder Kylian Mbappe is most likely to score in the Madrid derby.
Match Result
- Atletico Madrid – 2/1
- Draw – 5/2
- Real Madrid – 5/4
Both Teams to Score
- Yes – 3/5
- No – 6/4
To Score Any Time
- Kylian Mbappe – 5/4
- Alexander Sorloth – 2/1
- Julian Alvarez – 2/1
*Odds are subject to change
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction and Best Bet
Real Madrid have looked considerably better under Xabi Alonso, with Kylian Mbappe assuming the role of a leader. Atletico Madrid have been tricky for Los Merengues to break down, but we are backing them secure a narrow win on Saturday.
We have explained our predictions and picks in greater detail in our Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid betting tips.
Our Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
Best Bet: Real Madrid to Win @5/4
