The Madrid derby highlights round seven in the 2026/27 La Liga season as Atletico prepare to host their eternal city rivals Real.
Real Madrid currently sit second with 15 points from six matches, while Atlético have 13 points from their opening six.
Jose Mourinho’s have scored 17 goals and conceded six, compared with Atlético’s 10 goals scored and six conceded.
The first Madrid derby of the season brings with it the potential of a mouthwatering clash, with both sides keen on maintaining their current winning streaks.
Atleti are coming off a thumping 4-0 away win at Osasuna, while Real edged Elche 3-2 to maintain the pace on league leaders Barcelona.
Atlético have home advantage and renewed confidence, while Real Madrid possess the stronger attacking numbers and have been particularly productive up front.
One particularly interesting piece of recent history is the 5-2 Atlético victory over Real at the Metropolitano last season.
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Real Madrid subsequently won the most recent league meeting 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu in March.
Here is our predicted outcome for the highly anticipated clash.
What time does Atletico vs Real Madrid start?
The match kicks off at 5:15PM E.A.T at the Wanda Metropolitano
Atletico vs Real Madrid team news
Pablo Barrios and Julian Alvarez are the main injury concerns for the hosts ahead of kick off.
However, Alexander Sorloth has resumed training and could be named in the lineup, with the potential of a first appearance of the season.
Jonathan David and Ademola Lookman are expected to retain their partnership up front for Diego Simeone’s side.
As for Real, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe have been instrumental so far and the pair will be the key figures in their attacking third.
Jude Bellingham has had six goal involvements so far and will also start, as well as Arder Guler and Federico Valverde.
Eder Militao and Rodrygo remain absent through injury.
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Atletico vs Real Madrid head-to-head and current form
Real won the latest LaLiga meeting 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu in March 2026, while Atlético won 5-2 when the sides met at the Metropolitano last season.
The visitors have three wins in the last five games against their opponents, with Atleti winning twice.
Current form:
Atletico – WWLLW
Real Madrid – WWWLW
Atletico vs Real Madrid previous games
- Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico (March 22, 2026)
- Atletico 1-2 Real Madrid (January 8, 2026)
- Atletico 5-2 Real Madrid (September 27, 2025)
- Atletico 1(2) – 0(4) Real Madrid (March 12, 2025)
- Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (March 4, 2025)
Atletico vs Real Madrid prediction
Real Madrid have scored 17 goals in six league matches, while Atlético have scored 10 in five. Both have conceded six.
Recent derby history also demonstrates that both sides have the attacking quality to score, giving goal markets the edge in this game.
Prediction – Over 2.5 goals – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!
[…] This is the first league meeting between the Madrid clubs this season. Atlético won 5–2 at home in September 2025, while Real Madrid won the return meeting 3–2 in March 2026. For the pre-match form and head-to-head record, read our Atletico vs Real Madrid match preview. […]