The Wanda Metropolitano braces for a fiery Madrid Derby on September 20, 2026, as Atletico Madrid host Real Madrid in a crucial La Liga clash. Real Madrid arrive in strong form, boasting a 71% win rate and having secured three wins from their last five outings. Their attacking prowess is undeniable, with 65 goals scored this season. Atletico, meanwhile, have endured a more inconsistent run, winning just two of their last five matches, reflecting their 55% win rate.
Recent head-to-head encounters have been tightly contested, with Real Madrid edging out their rivals in three of the last five meetings, including a thrilling 3-2 victory earlier this season. However, Atletico’s memorable 5-2 triumph and a 1-0 win demonstrate their capability to upset the odds at home. With Real Madrid favoured to win (45% probability) and a draw equally likely (45%), this derby promises tension. Atletico will look to leverage their home advantage and defensive resilience, while Real Madrid will aim to exploit their superior attacking talent to consolidate their league position. The midfield battle will be key, as will the individual brilliance expected from both sides.
13. J. Oblak, 18. Marc Pubill, 21. C. Romero, 17. D. Hancko, 22. Álex Grimaldo, 20. G. Simeone, 14. Marcos Llorente, 5. J. Cardoso, 10. Álex Baena, 7. Lee Kang-In, 15. J. David
1. T. Courtois, 24. D. Dumfries, 16. I. Konaté, 4. D. Huijsen, 17. Marc Cucurella, 8. F. Valverde, 14. A. Tchouaméni, 15. A. Güler, 5. J. Bellingham, 7. Vinícius Júnior, 10. Kylian Mbappé
Match events
6' Card Yellow Card — Diego Pablo Simeone (Atletico Madrid)
35' Card Yellow Card — Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
38' Var Card upgrade cancelled — Cristian Romero (Atletico Madrid)
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