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Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats: Head-to-Head Record

Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in La Liga Regular Season - 7. The league table adds extra weight to this derby: Atletico Madrid come into the game 5th in La Liga with 10 points from 5 matches, while Real Madrid sit 2nd on 12 points after 5 games. In this context, Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats take on real significance for both the title race and European qualification positions.

Atletico have started the 2026 La Liga season solidly, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, and a goal difference of +4 (10 scored, 6 conceded). Real Madrid have been more explosive, winning 4 of their 5 league fixtures with no draws and only 1 defeat, backed by a +10 goal difference (14 scored, 4 conceded). With the match being played at Riyadh Air Metropolitano and both sides in the top five, the stakes are clear: Atletico are looking to close the gap on their city rivals, while Real Madrid aim to consolidate their position near the top. That makes the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats a key reference point ahead of this clash.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid across league, cup and European competition.

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

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The available Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline highlights five high-stakes encounters from domestic league, Super Cup and UEFA Champions League competition. On 4 March 2025 in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid, as the home side, edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 after a 1-1 first half, taking an early advantage in the European tie.

The return leg came on 12 March 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the same Round of 16. Atletico Madrid led 1-0 at half-time and full-time, forcing extra time with the aggregate level. After a goalless extra period, the match finished 1-0 to Atletico Madrid, but Real Madrid prevailed 4-2 on penalties, a result that counts as a draw in the head-to-head record while still sending Real through on spot-kicks. This European double-header underscores how fine the margins have been between the clubs.

In La Liga, on 27 September 2025 at Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid, playing at home, produced a statement 5-2 win over Real Madrid after a 2-2 first half, underlining their attacking potential in front of their own fans. The league rivalry continued at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on 22 March 2026, where Real Madrid turned a 0-1 half-time deficit into a 3-2 home victory over Atletico Madrid in Regular Season - 29, showcasing their capacity to respond under pressure. Between those league meetings, the sides also met on neutral ground at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on 8 January 2026 in the Super Cup Semi-finals, with Atletico Madrid as designated home team and Real Madrid as away; Real Madrid won that tie 2-1 after leading 1-0 at half-time. Collectively, this Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline shows a rivalry defined by comebacks, high scorelines and decisive knockout ties.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly balanced the recent series has been, with both sides enjoying big wins and suffering painful defeats.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Atletico Madrid 10 - 9 Real Madrid
  • Average Goals per Match: Atletico Madrid 2.00 vs Real Madrid 1.80

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 venues (including King Abdullah Sports City and Metropolitano Stadium as neutral in this context): 1 match played — Atletico Madrid won 1 (as designated home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as designated away side), 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 form in the 2026 La Liga season to date shows a balanced but dangerous side. Across 5 league matches, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6. Their attack has been consistent home and away, averaging 2.0 goals per game in both settings, while defensively they concede around 1.2 goals per match overall. At home, they have yet to lose, with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 4 and conceding 2, supported by 2 clean sheets in total and only one match all season where they have failed to score.

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

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Real Madrid’s season-to-date league form is slightly stronger, reflecting a more dominant start. In 5 La Liga fixtures, they have 4 wins and 1 defeat, with no draws. Their attack has been especially prolific at home, averaging 4.0 goals per match at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (12 scored in 3 home games), while away from home they average 1.0 goal per game with 2 scored and 2 conceded in 2 away fixtures. Overall, they score 2.8 goals per match and concede just 0.8, with one clean sheet and only one game in which they failed to score, underlining a high offensive ceiling combined with relatively solid defensive numbers.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current numbers paint a nuanced picture ahead of this La Liga derby. In the last five direct meetings, the head-to-head record is perfectly balanced in terms of wins (2 each) with one draw, while Atletico Madrid hold a narrow edge in total goals scored (10 to 9). Venue patterns are clear: Atletico Madrid have been strong at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in this sample, with one win and one draw against Real Madrid, while Real Madrid have been flawless at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu with two wins from two. Atletico have shown they can produce high-scoring performances at home, as the 5-2 La Liga victory in September 2025 demonstrated, but Real Madrid have responded with their own comebacks and key knockout successes, including progressing on penalties in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Combining the close head-to-head record with Real Madrid’s slightly superior league form and goal difference so far in 2026, the trends suggest a finely balanced contest where both sides have credible arguments, and where home advantage for Atletico Madrid could again be a significant factor.

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

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