Real Madrid's official squad to face Atlético Madrid

20.09.26 10:15 LaLiga Spain

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Real Madrid have revealed the squad they will call upon for their looming showdown with city rivals Atlético, and the news is largely positive for Los Blancos, with very few names missing from the list.

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An important derby match for Real Madrid.

Sunday evening will bring us the first Madrid Derby of the season, a fixture that sees Real Madrid travel to the Metropolitano, hungry for all three points as they continue their pursuit of Hansi Flick's relentless Barcelona.

Given the stakes, it comes as no real shock that José Mourinho and his staff have assembled a formidable panel of players for the occasion.

The only notable absentees from Real's travelling party are the long-term injury casualties Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy, and Éder Militão.

That means more recent fitness doubts — Raúl Asencio, Thiago Pitarch and Aurélien Tchouaméni — have all made the cut, with Los Merengues' full squad to face Atlético laid out below:

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid: Historic Statistics

The Madrid Derby is more than just a football match — it is a clash of identity, history, and city pride. Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid have been battling for supremacy for over a century, and the numbers tell a fascinating story of dominance, resilience, and shifting power.

Across more than 230 meetings in all competitions, Real Madrid have established a clear historical advantage, with over 115 wins compared to roughly 60 for Atlético, alongside around 60 draws. These figures reflect Real's long-standing status as Spain's most successful club.

In La Liga, the two sides have met over 170 times. Real Madrid lead with approximately 90 victories, while Atlético have managed around 40, with 40 draws. For much of the 20th century, this fixture was rarely in doubt.

The Copa del Rey has produced over 40 derbies, with Real largely on top — though Atlético's 2013 final win at the Bernabéu remains a defining moment. In Europe, the rivalry reached its peak in three Champions League finals — 2014, 2016, and 2018 — all won by Real Madrid, including the heartbreaking 2014 extra-time defeat in Lisbon.

The 21st century has changed the narrative. Under Diego Simeone, Atlético have become genuine rivals, winning league titles, reaching European finals, and regularly defeating Real at the Metropolitano. The gap has never been smaller.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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