Madrid’s domestic balance of power is on the line on Sunday as Atlético Madrid host Real Madrid with only two points separating the capital rivals in the LaLiga table.
Atlético Madrid v Real Madrid: capital stakes at the Metropolitano
Atlético can move above their neighbours with a victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Real Madrid, however, would open a five-point gap if they answer for last season’s 5-2 defeat.
The seventh-round meeting kicks off at 16:15 on Sunday, 20 September. Ortiz Arias, a referee from Madrid, has been appointed for the match in what will be the first break from the usual territorial-neutrality approach for this fixture.
Quick facts
- Competition: LaLiga EA Sports, matchday seven
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
- Kick-off: Sunday 20 September, 16:15
- Table gap before kick-off: Real Madrid lead Atlético by two points
- Overall head-to-head record: 243 matches, 60 Atlético wins, 125 Real Madrid wins and 58 draws
- Live coverage: DAZN LaLiga via Movistar channel 55, Orange channel 113, the DAZN app and LaLiga TV Bar
The fixture carries the weight of a long and uneven rivalry. Across all competitions, Real Madrid have won 125 of the sides’ 243 encounters, while Atlético have taken 60 victories and 58 matches have ended level.
But history offers little shelter on derby day. Atlético’s chance is immediate: three points would put the red-and-whites ahead in the standings and give their week a different shape. For Real Madrid, victory would turn a narrow lead into a far more commanding five-point margin.
Supporters can follow the match live on the listed television services, with team news and starting line-ups available from an hour before kick-off. Post-match coverage will include the match report, player reaction, video highlights and the key developments from the derby.
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