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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in La Liga Regular Season - 7. The derby arrives with Atletico Madrid sitting on 10 points from 5 league matches and Real Madrid on 12 points from the same number of games, adding clear table implications to an already high-intensity fixture.

The standings underline how finely balanced this clash could be. Atletico Madrid have started with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 6, while Real Madrid have 4 wins and 1 loss, with 14 goals scored and only 4 conceded. With both clubs targeting the top of La Liga, this meeting at the Metropolitano carries weight in the early-season race, and interest in Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats will be intense ahead of kick-off.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between the Madrid rivals across league, Super Cup and UEFA Champions League fixtures.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Atletico Madrid wins: 2
  • Draws: 1
  • Real Madrid wins: 2

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The recent Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline begins with a high-stakes European tie. On 4 March 2025 in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid edged a 2-1 home victory after a 1-1 first half, taking a narrow advantage back across the city.

The return leg on 12 March 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano saw Atletico Madrid respond with a 1-0 home win after leading 1-0 at half-time. With the aggregate level, the tie went to extra time and then penalties, where Real Madrid prevailed 4-2 in the shootout. Officially, the match is recorded as a 1-0 Atletico Madrid win after 120 minutes, with Real Madrid advancing on penalties, underlining how fine the margins have been in Europe between these sides.

Domestic meetings have been equally dramatic. On 27 September 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 7 at Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid produced a statement 5-2 home win after a 2-2 first half, showcasing their attacking potential on home soil. In the Spanish Super Cup Semi-finals on 8 January 2026 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Atletico Madrid again struck first, going into half-time 0-1 down but ultimately losing 2-1 to Real Madrid in a neutral-venue clash. Most recently, on 22 March 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 29 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid overturned a 0-1 half-time deficit to win 3-2, reinforcing how often momentum swings within a single match in this rivalry.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall numbers from the latest five competitive encounters highlight a near-even rivalry, with only a slight edge in goals for Real Madrid.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Atletico Madrid 10 - 11 Real Madrid
  • Average Goals per Match: Atletico Madrid 2.00 vs Real Madrid 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Riyadh Air Metropolitano / Metropolitano Stadium: 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Estadio Santiago Bernabéu: 2 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 22 March 2026: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 29
  • 8 January 2026: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0-1) – Super Cup Semi-finals
  • 27 September 2025: Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 2-2) – La Liga Regular Season - 7
  • 12 March 2025: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League Round of 16 (Real Madrid won 4-2 on penalties)
  • 4 March 2025: Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League Round of 16

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s season-to-date form in La Liga shows a solid, balanced profile. Across 5 league fixtures they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with an attack averaging 2.0 goals per game and a defence conceding 1.2 on average. At home they have been particularly stable, unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 4 and allowing 2, and already registering 2 clean sheets overall in the campaign.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Real Madrid arrive with a stronger season-to-date record in La Liga, winning 4 of their 5 matches and losing just once. They have been prolific at home with 12 goals in 3 games (4.0 per match) and tight defensively, conceding only 4 goals in total. Away from home they have split their two fixtures (1 win, 1 loss) with 2 goals scored and 2 conceded, indicating slightly less dominance on the road compared with their Bernabéu form.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current numbers paint a nuanced picture ahead of this La Liga derby. The head-to-head record across the last five competitive meetings is perfectly balanced in terms of results, with 2 wins each and 1 draw (after 120 minutes in the Champions League), while Real Madrid hold a narrow 11-10 edge in total goals. Venue patterns are clear: Atletico Madrid have taken both of the most recent home clashes at the Metropolitano, whereas Real Madrid have won both at the Bernabéu. Season-to-date league form slightly favours Real Madrid, who have been more explosive in attack and more secure defensively, but Atletico Madrid’s strong home performances and proven capacity to score heavily in this fixture suggest a contest that could again be decided by fine margins rather than any clear historical dominance.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 15 September 2026.

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