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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head: Who Holds the Edge in Overall Record Ahead of La Liga Madrid Derby?

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The Madrid derby is set to return this weekend as Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in La Liga’s standout clash. Los Blancos are arriving at the Metropolitano in perfect form. They’ve won all six of their league games and are currently sitting at top of La Liga table with 18 points.

That is, two points clear of Barcelona in second place. Xabi Alonso’s side have also made a strong start in Europe. They’ve eased past Marseille in their Champions League opener. Atletico, meanwhile, have been inconsistent. They’ve picked up only nine points from six matches.

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They did, however, show resilience in midweek as they overturned a two-goal deficit against Rayo Vallecano. It was all thanks to a Julian Alvarez hat-trick which saw them get away with a win. Simeone’s side have not displayed their usual defensive solidity.

They’ve conceded seven league goals already and three more in Europe against Liverpool. Historically, Real Madrid have dominated this fixture, with 123 wins from 240 meetings. Yet, Atletico are unbeaten in their last five La Liga derbies, and three of the last three league encounters ended in 1-1 draws

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Record

Taking official competitions into consideration, the head-to-head record between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid stands at:

Total Matches: 240
Atletico Madrid wins: 59
Draws: 58
Real Madrid wins: 123

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Last 5 Matches Head to Head

Atletico Madrid Wins: 1
Draw: 3
Real Madrid Wins: 1

The most recent Madrid derby took place at the Santiago Bernabeu in February 2025 and it ended in a 1-1 draw. It was the third consecutive league meeting to finish with that scoreline. Atletico extended their unbeaten streak in La Liga against Los Blancos to five matches. It’s an impressive run that stretches back to 2022.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Recent Head to Head Scores

Home Team	Away Team	Date	Scoreline	Competition
Atletico Madrid	Real Madrid	Mar 12, 2025	Atleti Win: 1-0	Champions League RO16
Real Madrid	Atletico Madrid	Mar 04, 2025	Real Madrid Win: 2-1	Champions League RO16
Real Madrid	Atletico Madrid	Feb 08, 2025	Draw: 1-1	La Liga
Atletico Madrid	Real Madrid	Sept 29, 2024	Draw: 1-1	La Liga
Real Madrid	Atletico Madrid	Feb 04, 2024	Draw: 1-1	La Liga

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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid La Liga Team News

Diego Simeone will again be without a number of players because of injuries – José Giménez, Johnny Cardoso, and Thiago Almada. Alexander Sorloth returns from suspension and is expected to start this match. Julian Alvarez will lead the frontline after four goals in six league games. Conor Gallagher could also feature wide, with Alex Baena still easing back to fitness.

Real Madrid will miss Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ferland Mendy, and Antonio Rudiger through injury. But Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are set for recalls. Aurelien Tchouameni should return in midfield, while Jude Bellingham may remain on the bench as he regains fitness. Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Franco Mastantuono are expected to spearhead the attack for Los Blancos.

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