Madrid Derby – Atlético vs Real: Date, Kick-off Time, TV Channels, and Head-to-Head Record

Europe 24 September 2025 at 11:04

Mohamed Rek

News Editor

The two giants of Spanish football, Atlético Madrid and their historic rivals Real Madrid, face off on Saturday, September 27 in a thrilling derby counting for matchday 7 of La Liga.

The "Rojiblancos" are banking on the home advantage at the Metropolitano and the backing of their passionate fans to secure all three points, while the "Merengues" are seeking to extend their winning streak and claim a seventh consecutive victory to stay atop the league.

In this context, Xabi Alonso discussed this clash during the press conference after the win over Levante:

"We have just finished the match, and my mind was only on today's game. Starting tomorrow, we'll focus on the derby. The team delivered a very complete performance, and Vinícius was decisive and extremely important."

He added: "We're still a work in progress: 51 days have passed since we started after the Club World Cup, and there is still a long road ahead."

Where to watch Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid?

The derby will take place next Saturday at 14:15 (GMT) at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium.

The match will be broadcast by beIN Sports in the Middle East and North Africa, while Canal+ and Super Sport will cover the action for Sub-Saharan African countries.

Head-to-head history

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid have faced each other 240 times across all competitions, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup.

Real Madrid have come out on top 123 times, with Atlético claiming 59 victories, while 58 matches have ended in a draw.

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