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FRI 02.10.2015
History
The first derby on record was played a December 2, 1906, with the victory of Real Madrid 2-1.
Statistics
Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid have met 156 times in LaLiga. The "Rojiblanco" team have won 38 times, and its neighbor did it in 85. The draw has been repeated in 33 games.
Paradox
None of the teams have repeated lineup in six games so far this season. Will they do it this Sunday?
Legend
Francisco Gento is the player with most derbies played in LaLiga´s history. The former Real Madrid star added up to 29 games against Atlético.
Rivals
Both Diego Pablo Simeone as Rafa Benitez have lost three of their matches against the opponent to which are facing in this matchday.
Recurrence
The 1-1 draw and the 1-2 are the results most repeated in the history of this match. Up to 18 times the game ended with those outcomes.
Bicentennial
Fernando Torres will play against Real Madrid his 200th game in LaLiga with the Atlético shirt. In addition, he is just two goals from his 100th for the Madrid´s side.
Safe bet
Sergio Ramos is the player from both squads who has played more derbies in Liga BBVA: The central defender from Sevilla adds 18 in the league championship and 30 in all competitions.
Top Scorer
Cristiano Ronaldo is the active player with most goals in this clash of titans. With 15 goals in 21 games, he has achieved a scoring rate of 68%. Ahead of him lie Santiago Bernabeu (with 17 goals in 19 games) and Alfredo di Stefano (with 17 in 26 matches).
Referee
Alberto Undiano Mallenco, who has already refereed three derbies in his career, will be in charge of refereeing this match.
© LALIGA - 2015