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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Preview

Tournament: La Liga

Date: Saturday, 27th September 2025

Kick-off Time: 02:15 PM GMT

Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano

A fierce battle of stories and fortunes between two of Spain's biggest football teams is about to take place in the much-anticipated Madrid derby. In the white corner stands Real Madrid, who have been in top form and top the La Liga with an unbeaten record of six wins out of six and eighteen points. Its recent wins consist of a comprehensive 4-1 win over Levante and a 2-0 win over Espanyol. In the red corner is Atletico Madrid, which has been experiencing one of its worst starts of La Liga under the tenure of coach Diego Simeone. They are currently in ninth position with only nine points from their six matches, two wins, three draws, and a defeat.

Following a disappointing 1-1 draw against Mallorca, they took their first win to defeat Rayo Vallecano 3-2, a morale booster due to a hat trick by Julian Alvarez. Whereas Real Madrid would employ the derby to keep their clean slate and consolidate their dominance atop La Liga, Atletico would employ it as a tough examination of their defence and an opportunity to prove that they are capable of challenging the league leaders. Check the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid prediction.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Atletico remain without the services of Jose Gimenez, Johnny Cardoso, and Thiago Almada through injury, but Julian Alvarez was back in the side last week after overcoming a knee issue. Alexander Sorloth was sent off in the 72nd minute of the clash with Mallorca last time out, and the striker will be available for the fixture after serving his suspension against Rayo Vallecano.

Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has joined fellow defenders Antonio Rudiger and Ferland Mendy on Real Madrid's injury list after the Englishman sustained a hamstring injury in the Champions League win over Marseille. Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga could be handed their first start of the season after they came off the bench in the last game against Levante.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Here's the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid predicted lineups for the La Liga clash:

Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: Oblak

Defenders: Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko

Midfielders: Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Gallagher

Attackers: Raspadori, Alvarez

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Carvajal, Huijsen, Militao, Carreras

Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler

Attackers: Diaz, Vinicius; Mbappe

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

In their previous 54 meetings, Real Madrid has claimed victory on 23 occasions, while Atletico Madrid has won 13 times and 18 matches have ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch Out for in Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

In the 3-2 win against Rayo Vallecano, the Argentine forward scored a hat-trick to seal an impressive spell of play. Coach Diego Simeone rewarded him for this brilliant display, terming him "extraordinary" and the club's "best player." He netted a winning goal and a left-foot volley. This is a far cry from his previous issues this season, including a missed penalty during a 1-1 draw with Mallorca. Alvarez's recent show is a significant turnaround.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Mbappe is primarily responsible for Real Madrid's unbeaten run so far this term, having already netted seven goals in six La Liga matches. He has also netted five in his last five league appearances, including a double against Levante and the goal that won the game against Espanyol. He is an ongoing danger to any defence due to his incredible speed, accurate finishing, and agile movement.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Prediction

In this derby, Real Madrid are the overwhelming favourite. With seven goals in six games, Kylian Mbappe's incredible form has propelled them to a flawless start to the season. With only one victory in five league games, Atletico is having one of its poorest starts under Simeone, as mentioned in the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid preview. Their offence, spearheaded by Julian Alvarez, has had trouble scoring goals, and their defensive tenacity has faltered. Even with a few injuries, Real Madrid's strong offence should be too much for a faltering Atletico, and they should win easily.

Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid

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