Madrid Derby Preview: Atletico vs Real Set for Madrid Derby Preview: Atletico vs Real Set for High-Stakes Clash

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
• Time: 4:15 PM WAT
• Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain

The Madrid Derby returns this weekend, with Atletico Madrid hosting Real Madrid in what promises to be another fierce encounter.

Team News

Atletico Madrid

• Out: José Giménez, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada (injuries)
• Returning: Alexander Sørloth (back from suspension) – likely to partner Julián Álvarez in attack

Real Madrid

• Out: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger (injuries)
• Doubts: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga (returning but may not start)

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid
Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Gallagher; Álvarez, Sørloth

Real Madrid
Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Mastantuono, Güler, Vinícius; Mbappé

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches: 239
• Atletico Madrid Wins: 59
• Real Madrid Wins: 117
• Draws: 63
• Recent Form: The last three league meetings have all ended 1-1.

Match Outlook

Real Madrid head into the derby as favorites after a perfect start to the season with six wins from six. With Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. in sparkling form, Carlo Ancelotti’s side look sharp in attack.

Atletico, however, remain a stubborn opponent in this fixture. Their recent record against Real shows resilience, and the return of Sørloth alongside Álvarez could pose a serious threat.

Prediction

⚽ Atletico Madrid 1–2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s firepower and depth give them the edge, but Atletico’s defensive discipline means this will likely be another tight derby.High-Stakes Clash

Match Details

• Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
• Time: 4:15 PM WAT
• Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain

The Madrid Derby returns this weekend, with Atletico Madrid hosting Real Madrid in what promises to be another fierce encounter.

Team News

Atletico Madrid

• Out: José Giménez, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada (injuries)
• Returning: Alexander Sørloth (back from suspension) – likely to partner Julián Álvarez in attack

Real Madrid

• Out: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy, Antonio Rüdiger (injuries)
• Doubts: Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga (returning but may not start)

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid
Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko; Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Gallagher; Álvarez, Sørloth

Real Madrid
Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni; Mastantuono, Güler, Vinícius; Mbappé

Head-to-Head

• Total Matches: 239
• Atletico Madrid Wins: 59
• Real Madrid Wins: 117
• Draws: 63
• Recent Form: The last three league meetings have all ended 1-1.

Match Outlook

Real Madrid head into the derby as favorites after a perfect start to the season with six wins from six. With Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. in sparkling form, Carlo Ancelotti’s side look sharp in attack.

Atletico, however, remain a stubborn opponent in this fixture. Their recent record against Real shows resilience, and the return of Sørloth alongside Álvarez could pose a serious threat.

Prediction

⚽ Atletico Madrid 1–2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s firepower and depth give them the edge, but Atletico’s defensive discipline means this will likely be another tight derby.