Watch Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in LaLiga on LiveScore Bet for logged-in users with a funded account (UK and Ireland customers only).
The match is also available across several television and streaming platforms internationally. In the UK, viewers can watch the game live on Premier Sports 1.
In the United States, viewers can watch the game on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes, while Canadian viewers can watch through TSN5.
Country | TV Channel / Streaming |
UK | Premier Sports 1 / LiveScore Bet |
USA | ESPN2 / ESPN Deportes |
Canada | TSN5 |
LaLiga is available through Premier Sports in the UK, with Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid scheduled to be shown live on Premier Sports 1. In the United States, viewers can watch the derby on ESPN2, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes, while Canadian viewers can follow the match on TSN5.
Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid Match Preview
Atlético Madrid welcome Real Madrid to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday, September 20, with kick-off at 3:15 p.m. BST (4:15 p.m. CEST).
Atlético boast a record of four wins, one draw and one defeat from their opening six league matches, leaving Diego Simeone's side fourth in LaLiga with 13 points. The Red and Whites endured a difficult start to September, suffering a 3-0 league defeat to Athletic Bilbao before losing 2-1 against Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League. Their response has been impressive, however, with Atlético returning to winning ways by beating Real Sociedad 3-0 before recording an emphatic 4-0 victory over Osasuna at the Metropolitano.
Real Madrid have collected 15 points from their opening six league fixtures and enter the weekend second in LaLiga, three points behind leaders Barcelona. Los Blancos will be looking to record a third successive LaLiga victory when they make the short journey across the Spanish capital. José Mourinho's side suffered their only league defeat of the season away to Real Betis earlier this month, but have responded with three consecutive victories across all competitions. A 2-1 Champions League win over Inter Milan was followed by a 4-1 victory against Rayo Vallecano and a dramatic 3-2 success away to Elche. Real Madrid were close to being held to a 2-2 draw in the latter before Carlos Espí struck a stoppage-time winner, and Mourinho will be looking for an improved performance as his side prepare for one of their toughest domestic assignments of the season.
Atlético have recent success to draw upon in this fixture after recording an emphatic 5-2 home victory over Real Madrid last season, although Los Blancos won the most recent meeting between the sides 3-2 in March.
Atlético Madrid Team News and Key Players
Alvarez, Pablo Barrios and Alexander Sørloth are all facing late fitness checks ahead of Sunday's derby due to muscular problems. Alvarez has missed Atlético's last two matches, and although the Argentina international could return to the bench, he is unlikely to start. David was on the scoresheet against Osasuna and should retain his place in attack, while Lee Kang-in and Álex Baena are also expected to start after helping Atlético record successive league victories.
Potential starting XI: Jan Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Robin Le Normand, Alejandro Grimaldo; Lee Kang-in, Koke, Johnny Cardoso, Álex Baena; Jonathan David, Ademola Lookman.
David will be looking to build on his goal against Osasuna, while Lee and Baena provide creativity from midfield and wide areas. Alvarez could offer another major attacking threat from the bench if he is passed fit.
Real Madrid Team News and Key Players
Mourinho will again be without Eder Militao, Rodrygo and Ferland Mendy, who remain sidelined through injury, but the visitors are otherwise in strong shape ahead of the derby.
Denzel Dumfries is expected to return at right-back in place of Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Bellingham is also in line to return to the starting XI. Bernardo Silva is pushing for a place, although Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde could continue together in midfield.
Potential starting XI: Thibaut Courtois; Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni; Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior; Kylian Mbappé.
Vinícius has scored only once for Real Madrid this season but is expected to retain his place in the starting XI, while Mbappé will provide the visitors' main threat through the middle. Bellingham's expected return also provides another attacking dimension from midfield as Mourinho's side look to extend their strong start to the campaign.
Previous Head to Heads
Real Madrid recorded a 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in the most recent meeting between the sides in March.
Atlético produced an emphatic 5-2 victory over Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the corresponding fixture last season.
Real Madrid will be aiming to record their 126th victory over Atlético in all competitions.
Atlético have won two of their last three home league meetings with Real Madrid.
Three successive LaLiga meetings between the sides from February 2024 to February 2025 finished 1-1.
Atlético recorded a 3-1 home victory over Real Madrid in September 2023.
Real Madrid have not beaten Atlético away from home in LaLiga since a 2-1 victory in September 2022.
Atlético will be looking to repeat last season's memorable home victory when the two sides meet at the Metropolitano, while Real Madrid will be aiming to strengthen their position near the top of LaLiga.
Score Prediction: Atlético Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid have both produced strong starts to the LaLiga season, making Sunday's meeting particularly difficult to call. Atlético have the advantage of playing at home and enter the derby after successive victories without conceding, scoring seven goals across their wins over Real Sociedad and Osasuna. Simeone's side have also enjoyed recent success against their city rivals at the Metropolitano, including last season's remarkable 5-2 victory. However, doubts over the fitness of Alvarez, Barrios and Sørloth could leave the hosts short of options.
Real Madrid have won five of their opening six league matches and possess considerable attacking quality through Mbappé, Vinícius, Bellingham and Güler. Mourinho's side have not always operated at their best this season, but they have continued to pick up results and showed their resilience by finding a stoppage-time winner against Elche. Another closely fought Madrid derby looks likely, but Real Madrid's attacking options could prove decisive in a narrow victory for the visitors.
Key information and details UK
Kick-off Time: 3:15 p.m. BST
ET Kick-off Time: 10:15 a.m. ET
PT Kick-off Time: 7:15 a.m. PT
Stadium: Metropolitano Stadium
Competition: LaLiga 2026–27
Date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
