Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid: where to watch, teams, Madrid derby
Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid will play the first Madrid Derby of the season this Sunday (20), at 11:15 a.m. (Brasília time), at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, for the seventh round of LaLiga 2026/27. Los Colchoneros are trying to move closer to the fight for the top four, while Los Blancos remain right behind leaders Barcelona.
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Context and current form of the teams
Atlético de Madrid, coached by Diego Simeone, had an inconsistent start to the season, but are coming off two straight wins and head into the derby with 13 points, in fourth place.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, under José Mourinho, are second with 15 points and have suffered only one setback in the competition, a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis. In the last round, Los Blancos beat Elche 3-2 in midweek, keeping up the chase of Barcelona, who lead comfortably.
Current standings
Atlético de Madrid are fourth in LaLiga with 13 points. Real Madrid are second with 15 points, two behind Barcelona.
Where to watch and match information
Atlético de Madrid
Coach Diego Simeone will be without midfielder Pablo Barrios, who is ruled out with an injury. Julián Álvarez, recently involved in an off-field saga that has already been resolved, is a doubt for the derby, but has returned to focusing fully on football and is coming off some good recent performances.
Unavailable: Pablo Barrios (injured).
Doubts: Julián Álvarez.
- Coach: Diego Simeone
- Team: Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, David Hancko and Alex Grimaldo; Morten Hjulmand and Lee Kang-in; Giuliano Simeone, Álex Baena and Jonathan David
Real Madrid
José Mourinho will have significant absences: Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão and Rodrygo remain out, the latter with a serious knee injury. Tchouaméni and Endrick are doubts for the match.
Unavailable: Ferland Mendy, Éder Militão and Rodrygo (medical department).
Doubts: Tchouaméni and Endrick.
- Coach: José Mourinho
- Team: Courtois; Dumfries, Konaté, Huijsen and Cucurella; Tchouaméni, Valverde and Bellingham; Vinícius Júnior, Arda Güler and Mbappé
Head-to-head record
The last meeting between the two teams was in La Liga 25/26, when Real Madrid won at home 3-2 against Atlético de Madrid.
Refereeing team
The officiating crew for the match had not been detailed in the available information by the time this article was finalized.
Match facts
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid
What time is Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid?
The match starts at 11:15 a.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (20).
Where to watch Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid?
The match will be broadcast by CazéTV, free on YouTube.
What was the result of the last meeting between the teams?
The last meeting between the two teams was in La Liga 25/26, when Real Madrid won at home 3-2 against Atlético de Madrid.
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