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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record Before September 2026 Match

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid meet at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in La Liga Regular Season - 7. Atletico Madrid come into this derby sitting 5th in the table with 10 points from 5 matches, a goal difference of +4 and a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Real Madrid arrive as early title contenders, 2nd in La Liga with 12 points, 4 wins and 1 loss, and a goal difference of +10.

The stakes are clear: Atletico Madrid are targeting a statement home win to close the gap on their city rivals and reinforce their push for a Europa League league stage place or better, while Real Madrid seek to consolidate their Champions League league stage trajectory. With both sides starting the 2026 season strongly and recent encounters producing high-scoring battles, this fixture promises another intense chapter in the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats narrative.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested modern series of derbies with momentum shifting between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid across league, Super Cup and Champions League meetings.

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

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline from the available fixtures, the rivalry has produced a balanced and dramatic sequence of matches across domestic and European competitions. The earliest match in this dataset is a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on 4 March 2025, where Real Madrid, playing at home, edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. This result gave Real Madrid the initial upper hand in that European knockout contest.

The return leg of that Round of 16 was played at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 12 March 2025. Atletico Madrid, at home, won 1-0 in regular time after leading 1-0 at half-time, levelling the aggregate score and forcing extra time. With no further goals in extra time, the tie went to penalties, where Real Madrid prevailed 4-2 in the shootout. Statistically, this match counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but it underlines Real Madrid’s ability to advance under pressure in Europe despite Atletico’s strong home performance.

The rivalry then shifted to La Liga and the Super Cup. On 27 September 2025 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Atletico Madrid hosted Real Madrid in a league clash and produced a striking 5-2 home victory, having been level 2-2 at half-time. This emphatic win rebalanced the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline and demonstrated Atletico’s attacking potential at home. On 8 January 2026, the sides met again in the Super Cup Semi-finals at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Atletico Madrid, listed as the home team, trailed 0-1 at half-time and ultimately lost 1-2 to Real Madrid in regular time, a result that sent Real Madrid through in the neutral-venue cup setting.

Most recently, on 22 March 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 29 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid hosted Atletico Madrid and won 3-2 after coming from behind. Atletico led 1-0 at half-time, but Real Madrid turned the match around in the second half to claim a 3-2 victory. Across these fixtures, history points to a rivalry defined by narrow margins, comebacks and decisive moments in both domestic and European contexts.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall statistical picture from these five matches is finely balanced, with both teams showing they can score and win in different environments.

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: 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 1 (as home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Estadio Santiago Bernabéu: 2 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At neutral venue (King Abdullah Sports City): 1 match played — Real Madrid won 1, Atletico Madrid 0, 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 La Liga 2026 campaign to date shows a solid and well-balanced side. Across 5 league fixtures, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 10 goals scored and 6 conceded. Their season to date form string of WDWLW and a goals average of 2.0 scored and 1.2 conceded per match underline a team capable of consistent attacking output while generally keeping games under control defensively, especially at home where they have 1 win, 1 draw, 4 goals for and only 2 against.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date in La Liga 2026)

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Real Madrid’s season to date form in La Liga 2026 is even more impressive. With 4 wins and 1 loss from 5 matches and a form line of WWWLW, they have scored 14 goals and conceded just 4. Their home record is dominant, with 3 wins from 3 and 12 goals scored, while away they have 1 win and 1 defeat, with 2 goals for and 2 against. The numbers point to a high-powered attack averaging 2.8 goals per game and a defence conceding only 0.8, making them one of the most efficient sides in the league so far.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date in La Liga 2026)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the head-to-head record and current league form suggest a finely balanced but high-intensity derby. Across the five recent competitive meetings, wins are level at two each with one draw (after penalties), and the total goals stand at 11 for Real Madrid and 10 for Atletico Madrid, indicating a slight scoring edge for the visitors. Venue trends show Atletico Madrid strong at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, while Real Madrid have been perfect at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and successful on neutral ground. In La Liga 2026, Real Madrid’s superior goal difference and higher scoring rate point to a marginal statistical advantage, but Atletico Madrid’s solid start and proven ability to score heavily at home ensure this clash remains highly competitive. The trends lean towards another closely fought, goal-rich encounter rather than a one-sided derby.

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

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