Following Tuesday’s excellent display against Levante, which resulted in a 4-1 away win for Real, they are back in action this weekend. They travel across the capital to take on Atletico Madrid in the derby on Saturday. As always, the match is greatly anticipated and viewed by many as an excellent test for the new-look Madrid side under the tutelage of Xabi Alonso.
The result in midweek helped maintain Real Madrid's perfect start to the season, with 6 wins from 6 games.
Goals from Vinicius Junior and summer signing Franco Mastantuono were complemented perfectly by a quick-fire double from Kylian Mbappé, who has seven league goals in six games so far this season.
Atletico come into the weekend's game off the back of a breathtaking 3-2 win against other cross-city opposition in Rayo Vallecano. Los Colchoneros required two goals inside the last ten minutes to seal the victory.
It has been a mixed start to the season for the Rojiblancos, and they currently sit 8th in the table with 9 points from 6 games, having initially not won any of their first three matches of the new campaign.
This weekend's game will be the first meeting between the two sides since the highly controversial Champions League knockout tie, which saw Real progress on penalties after Julian Alvarez missed a retaken penalty in the shootout.
⏩ PRÓXIMO PARTIDO
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 24, 2025
In recent seasons however, the game has been closely fought - with the last three league encounters ending in 1-1 draws. Here’s a brief look at the last 5 league meetings between the two sides.
Date Result
February 8, 2025 Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
September 29, 2024 Atletico Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid
February 4, 2024 Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
September 24, 2023 Atletico Madrid 3-1 Real Madrid
February 25, 2023 Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid
The last time Real beat Atletico in the league was a little over three years ago, with Federico Valverde scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 win away from home on September 18, 2022.
Real Madrid Team News vs Atletico Madrid
Trent with the ball.
IMAGO / Pressinphoto
The headline news from the Real camp is that Trent Alexander-Arnold remains sidelined by the hamstring injury he sustained just a few minutes into Los Blancos' Champions League opener against Olympique de Marseille.
It is frustrating news for the ex-Liverpool defender, who only arrived at the Bernabeu this summer. The injury he sustained was expected to keep him out for between six and eight weeks, which means, at best, he still has around a month left on the sidelines. It is, of course, possible that he is targeting a return to action in time for El Clasico at the back end of October.
Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy, who are longer term absentees, remain sidelined for this game too.
Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga - who have both completed their return from injury layoffs over the past couple of weeks- may feature from the start this weekend, whilst young striker Endrick should be involved with the squad again after returning to the substitutes bench in recent weeks too.
Endrick and Jude Bellingham.
Endrick and Jude Bellingham could both feature this weekend. | IMAGO / Alberto Gardin
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Odds
Let's have a look at the odds and prediction ahead of the game (Odds via Draftkings).
Moneyline:
Atletico: +200
Draw: +255
Real Madrid: +130
Both teams to score:
Yes: -180
No: +140
Total goals:
Atletico: 1.5 (Over:+120 ; Under:-175)
Real Madrid: 1.5 (Over: -110 ; Under: -135)
Double chance:
Atletico or tie: -170
Atletico or Real Madrid: -340
Real Madrid or tie: -270
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Date
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Kick-Off Date
Time: 10:15 a.m. EST (07:15 a.m. PST, 3:15 p.m. BST, 4:15 p.m. local time)
How To Watch & Live Stream Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
United States: ESPN +, ESPN Deportes.
Canada: TSN2, TSN+.
United Kingdom: Premier Sports
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