Real Madrid will aim to move within three points of La Liga leaders Barcelona when the Whites visit Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho’s side have won six of their seven games in all competitions this season, but Barca’s form means they can’t afford to slip up. The League.
athleticFor their part, they responded to back-to-back defeats against Athletic Club and Liverpool with a 3-0 win at Real Sociedad and a 4-0 thrashing of Osasuna in midweek.
Coach Diego Simeone said: “A derby is different. There is a tension and a great rivalry that we have managed to recover in the last 15 years.”
The game will see old enemies Simeone and Mourinho turn around again.
“I have great respect for Mourinho,” added Simeone. “I’m a fan of his, he knows how much I appreciate him. I hope we can compete like we did when we had to face each other.”
Atlético de Madrid v Real Madrid recent form and statistics
- Last season there were three Madrid derbies, with a total of 15 goals between the two teams
- Real Madrid has the historical advantage of the general. In 243 meetings between the teams, Real Madrid has the most wins with 119.
- Real Madrid have won six of their seven games this season in all competitions
- The most recent meeting between these two teams took place in La Liga in March 2026, when Real Madrid won 3-2 at the Bernabéu.
Where to watch Atlético Madrid-Real Madrid: TV and online broadcasts
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid kick off on Sunday afternoon at 3.15pm UK time. You can watch it on Premier Sports 1 and stream it using Premier Sports Player.
Here is the full list of International broadcasters of the League.