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Resumen y goles: Real Madrid 3 - Atlético de Madrid 2 2025/2026
Atlético de Madrid vs Real Madrid
ELDERBI de MADRID
Sun 20.09.2026 | 14:15
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Grimaldo 53' (P)
J.david 59'
Rüdiger 89'
SUN 20.09.2026
14:15 h
Riyadh Air Metropolitano
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Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias
Álvaro Rodriguez Recio
Daniel Jesús Trujillo Suárez
Alejandro Muñiz Ruiz
José Antonio Garrido Romero
Estévez Iglesias
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HISTORY
The history of the Madrid Derbi
The Madrid Derby refers to a special football fixture in the history of LaLiga.
This clash stars Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid, the two most lauded clubs from the Spanish capital.
HISTORY OF THE MADRID DERBY
The fierce rivalry between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid extends far beyond the 90 minutes of Madrid derby action. Fans on either side of the city divide live out their passion for their clubs in a special way through the Madrid derby.
In the week leading up to the derby clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, during the game itself and the week after the big showdown, a special sentiment of rivalry pervades every last corner of the Spanish capital as family members, neighbours and friends become engrossed in the battle for the local bragging rights.
This Madrid derby is the most-played fixture in the history of the Spanish game. The first competitive league meeting between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid took place on 24 February 1929, with Real Madrid securing the spoils courtesy of a 2-1 triumph.
THE DERBY’S LEADING LIGHTS
Koke Resurrección (Atlético de Madrid) is the player who has played in the most editions of ELDERBI DE MADRID, with 45 matches. Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid) had played 43 matches against the Madrid rival when he left the white team. Three games behind Koke are two Real Madrid legends, Paco Gento and Manolo Sanchís (42), and four behind is another former Real Madrid player, Karim Benzema.
Among the top scorers is Cristiano Ronaldo, the player who has scored the most goals in the Madrid derby with 22, surpassing the 17 scored by Alfredo Di Stéfano and Santiago Bernabéu. Sixth place in this table is shared by Atlético's Paco Campos and Emilio Butragueño (Real Madrid) with 12.
Among active players, Antoine Griezmann has scored 10 goals.
WINS, DRAWS & DEFEATS
ELDERBI DE MADRID is the most frequently repeated fixture in Spanish soccer. The Merengues and Colchoneros have faced each other a total of 305 times to date, 178 of them in LALIGA EA SPORTS.
In all competitions, Real Madrid dominates with 156 wins to Atlético's 76. There have been 73 draws.
In domestic competition alone, Real Madrid has won more often, with 92 victories. Atlético de Madrid has won 42 times, and there have been 44 draws. The Whites have scored 307 goals and the Rojiblancos 233.
The rest of the matches are divided between the Copa del Rey (46 matches, with 18 wins for the Whites, 14 for the Colchoneros, and 14 draws), the Champions League (11, with 6 and 3 wins, respectively), the Spanish Super Cup (5), the European Super Cup (1), and the League Cup (4), as well as regional tournaments (62 more matches).
Players who have turned out for both Real Madrid & Atletico
The Madrid derby is one of those iconic fixtures that always generates a particularly special level of excitement. The latest instalment of this eagerly anticipated grudge match is set to feature a handful of players who have had the honour of representing both clubs.
Thibaut Courtois
The Belgian shotstopper has tasted LaLiga Santander glory with both the Colchoneros and the Madridistas. He checked in at Atleti in 2011 and called time on his spell at the club in 2014. His performance levels constantly improved during that time as he emerged as one of the top goalkeepers in world football. The commanding goalie was the man between the sticks as the team lifted the 2013/14 league crown, claiming the distinction of having conceded fewer goals than any other goalkeeper in the division. Real Madrid came calling in 2018 and after a rather tricky start to life at the Santiago Bernabeu, Courtois has silenced all of his critics to cement his status as Real Madrid’s undisputed number 1.
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Marcos Llorente
The midfielder’s association with Real Madrid and Atleti goes right back to his childhood. The Spain international is the son of Paco Llorente and grandson of Ramon Grosso and has followed in their illustrious footsteps by turning out for both capital clubs.
Before joining Real Madrid in 2008, Llorente starred in various tournaments for the Rojiblancos. However, he settled at Real Madrid and worked his way up the youth teams. In 2014, Llorente played under Zinedine Zidane for Real Madrid Castilla. The following year, the fresh-faced starlet was handed his first-team debut by Rafa Benitez. The academy graduate got his first taste of LaLiga Santander action when he entered the fray as a 77th-minute substitute as theMerengues put Levante UD to the sword at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The following season saw Llorente head out on loan to Deportivo Alaves, where he enjoyed a productive spell in which he was one of the competition’s standout performers. The talented midfielder topped the LaLiga Santander recovery charts and on the strength of his eye-catching displays in Vitoria, Real Madrid opted to bring Llorente home. However, the Madrid-born pass master found game time hard to come by and opted to seek pastures new. His destination turned out to be Madrid’s cross-city rivals, with Diego Simeone securing Llorente’s services to replace Rodrigo after the midfielder departed for the Premier League. The versatile ace has proved to be a more-than-capable replacement and is playing some of the best football of his career as he contributes in various roles within Simeone’s tactical systems.
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Álvaro Morata
The Spanish sharpshooter’s LaLiga Santander career has featured spells with both of the Spanish capital’s heavyweights. He made his top-flight debut in Real Madrid colours in the 2010/11 campaign and was handed a first-team squad number two seasons later. He went on to chalk up 63 appearances for the Vikingos and plundered 25 LaLiga Santander goals.
Following a spell in English football, the frontman decided to return home to his native Madrid, but this time he would don the red and white of Atleti. He is fulfilling all of his considerable potential at the Wanda Metropolitano and tops the team’s scoring charts so far this term.
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Mario Hermoso
The career paths of Mario Hermoso and the aforementioned Marcos Llorente are strikingly similar. The pair both came up through the ranks at Real Madrid and, after shining for other LaLiga Santander sides, they caught Atletico Madrid’s eye. The former Madridistas have become regular fixtures in Simeone’s side and are playing an influential role in the team’s new tactical system.
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Sergio Reguilón
The marauding wing-back came through the door at Atletico Madrid on deadline day of the 2022/23 summer transfer window. The youngster learnt his trade in the Real Madrid academy and was handed his first-team debut and racked up 14 appearances during Santiago Solari’s tenure. Following stints at Sevilla FC and in England, Reguilon will be keen to make his mark for Simeone’s troops on his return to the Spanish top tier.
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