Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record and Recent Meetings

Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid meet again in La Liga on 20 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. The clash comes in the “Regular Season - 7” round of the 2026 La Liga campaign, adding early-season significance to an already high-stakes city derby. Real Madrid arrive in this fixture second in the table with 12 points from 5 matches, while Atletico Madrid sit fifth with 10 points, keeping both firmly in the top positions.

This edition of the derby will be shaped by both the league context and the wider rivalry narrative. Real Madrid have started strongly with four wins from five and a goal difference of +10, while Atletico Madrid have three wins, one draw, and one defeat with a goal difference of +4. With Champions League and Europa League qualification zones already in view, this encounter carries weight beyond local bragging rights. Fans and analysts will be closely watching Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats to understand how recent trends might influence this latest chapter.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested modern 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 recent Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline in the provided data begins with a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie in the 2024 season. On 4 March 2025, at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid hosted the first leg and won 2-1, overturning a 1-1 half-time scoreline in a high-pressure European setting. That result gave Real Madrid a narrow advantage heading into the return fixture.

The second leg took place on 12 March 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. Atletico Madrid won 1-0 in regular time, leading 1-0 at half-time and holding that margin through extra time to level the aggregate score. The tie was ultimately decided on penalties, where Real Madrid prevailed 4-2 in the shootout. Statistically, this match counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but it underlines Real Madrid’s edge in knockout deciders within this sample.

Domestic meetings have been equally dramatic. On 27 September 2025, in La Liga “Regular Season - 7” at Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid produced a statement 5-2 home win over Real Madrid, after a 2-2 half-time score. That result highlighted Atletico’s capacity to overpower their rivals on home soil. On 8 January 2026, the teams met again in the Super Cup Semi-finals at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where Real Madrid edged a 2-1 victory after leading 1-0 at half-time. Most recently, on 22 March 2026 in La Liga “Regular Season - 29” at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid came from behind (0-1 at half-time) to win 3-2. Overall, the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline in these five matches shows alternating momentum, narrow margins, and consistently high stakes across league, Super Cup, and Champions League.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head figures from these five recent competitive fixtures point to a finely balanced rivalry with a slight scoring edge for Real Madrid.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Atletico Madrid 10 - 11 Real Madrid
• Average Goals per Match: Atletico Madrid 2.00 vs Real Madrid 2.20

Venue Split Performance:

• At Riyadh Air Metropolitano / Metropolitano Stadium (Atletico Madrid home): 3 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
• At Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid home): 2 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as 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
• 8 January 2026: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0-1) – Super Cup
• 27 September 2025: Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 2-2) – La Liga
• 12 March 2025: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-0) – UEFA Champions League (Real Madrid won 4-2 on penalties)
• 4 March 2025: Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – UEFA Champions League

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s recent La Liga form, season to date, is solid and consistent. They have played 5 league matches, winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1. Offensively, Atletico average 2.0 goals per game, scoring 10 times, while conceding 6 (1.2 per match), indicating a generally positive goal balance but with some defensive vulnerability. At home, they have taken 4 points from 2 games, scoring 4 and conceding 2, and they have kept 2 clean sheets overall while failing to score only once. The form guide of “WLWDW” in the standings underlines a team capable of reacting well after setbacks.

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

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Real Madrid arrive with a very strong La Liga profile over their 5 league matches so far. They have 4 wins and 1 defeat, with no draws, reflecting a high-risk, high-reward approach that has largely paid off. They have scored 14 goals (2.8 per match) and conceded just 4 (0.8 per match), combining one of the league’s most potent attacks with a relatively tight defence. At home they have been dominant, winning all 3 matches and scoring 12 goals, while away they have split their 2 games with one win and one loss, scoring and conceding 2. The form string “WLWWW” captures a side in strong upward momentum.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the five most recent competitive meetings, the historical numbers show a remarkably even Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid head-to-head: two wins each and one draw, with Real Madrid only narrowly ahead on total goals (11 to 10). Venue patterns are pronounced: Atletico Madrid have been very strong at home, with two wins and a draw from three matches, while Real Madrid have been perfect in the two fixtures at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu. Combined with current league form—Atletico Madrid solid but slightly less explosive, Real Madrid more prolific in attack and higher in the table—the trends point to a finely balanced derby where home advantage for Atletico clashes with Real Madrid’s superior early-season scoring metrics. The historical and current stats together suggest a high-intensity, high-scoring contest with no clear statistical dominance, reinforcing the unpredictability that typically defines this fixture.

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