Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Clash to Decide the King of the Spanish Capital

Muhammad Ilham - September 19, 2026

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The highly anticipated El Derbi Madrileño between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will return in Matchweek 7 of the 2026/27 La Liga season. The fierce Madrid derby, which always attracts the attention of football fans around the world, will be held at the Metropolitano on September 20, 2026, at 9:15 PM WIB.

For Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, this clash is about more than just three points. There is also immense pride at stake between two clubs based in the Spanish capital. The winner of this match will have the chance to assert their dominance over the footballing landscape of Madrid.

Atletico Madrid head into the game with plenty of confidence. Diego Simeone’s side recently secured a commanding 4-0 victory over CA Osasuna at the Civitas Metropolitano on September 16, 2026.

The emphatic result highlighted Atletico’s impressive attacking form. Their solid tactical structure and quick attacking transitions proved effective in breaking down the opposition while keeping a clean sheet.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid will also travel to the Metropolitano on the back of a victory in their previous match. Jose Mourinho’s men secured a narrow 3-2 win away against Elche CF on September 15, 2026.

Los Blancos’ victory was secured through an own goal, as well as strikes from Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi. Although they managed to take all three points, Real Madrid’s defense showed some vulnerability after conceding twice in the second half.

Looking at the recent head-to-head record, the El Derbi Madrileño has consistently produced tight and intense encounters. In their most recent La Liga meeting in March 2026, Real Madrid edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

However, playing at the Cívitas Metropolitano presents a different challenge for Real Madrid. The strong support from the home crowd often inspires Atletico to play with greater aggression and makes them a difficult side to beat on their own turf.

With Atletico’s strong home form and Real Madrid’s attacking firepower, this Madrid derby is expected to be a fiercely contested encounter that could remain unpredictable until the final whistle. However, Atletico Madrid could have a slight advantage due to their home status.

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Robin Le Normand, Alejandro Grimaldo; Lee Kang-in, Johnny Cardoso, Koke, Álex Baena; Ademola Lookman, Jonathan David.

Manager: Diego Simeone

Real Madrid (4-4-2): Thibaut Courtois; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Yan Diomande, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler; Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior.

Manager: Jose Mourinho