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

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 derby arrives with both sides in the upper part of the table: Atletico Madrid sit 5th with 10 points from 5 matches, while Real Madrid are 2nd on 12 points after 5 games. In this context, Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats take on added importance in a fixture that could shape the early title and European qualification picture.

Atletico Madrid have started the 2026 La Liga season with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, combining solid home form and effective away performances. Real Madrid, with 4 wins and 1 loss, bring a stronger goal difference and a perfect home record into this clash. With Champions League and Europa League ambitions clearly defined by their current standings descriptions, the stakes are high for both clubs as they renew one of Spain’s defining rivalries.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid across league, Super Cup and Champions League fixtures.

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 spans five high-stakes matches across La Liga, the Super Cup and the UEFA Champions League. Every encounter has carried significant competitive weight, underlining how often these sides meet with trophies or knockout progress on the line.

On 4 March 2025 in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1, after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. The tie then moved to Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 12 March 2025 for the second leg in the same Round of 16. Atletico Madrid won 1-0 on the night (1-0 at half-time), but after extra time the aggregate remained level and Real Madrid advanced by winning 4-2 on penalties, with the match officially recorded as a draw after 120 minutes.

Domestic meetings followed. On 27 September 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 7 at Metropolitano Stadium, Atletico Madrid produced a statement 5-2 home victory over Real Madrid, having been level 2-2 at half-time. The rivalry then shifted to neutral ground on 8 January 2026 at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid met in the Super Cup Semi-finals. Real Madrid edged that tie 2-1, leading 1-0 at half-time. Most recently, on 22 March 2026 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga Regular Season - 29, Real Madrid came from behind to win 3-2 after trailing 0-1 at half-time. Within this compact but intense run of fixtures, the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats and results highlight how momentum has swung repeatedly between the two clubs.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how balanced this recent sequence has been, with both sides enjoying decisive wins and narrow escapes.

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 King Abdullah Sports City: 1 match played here — Real Madrid won 1 (as away side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as home 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 La Liga 2026 season to date shows a solid balance between attack and defence. Across 5 league fixtures, they have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1, scoring 10 goals and conceding 6. At home, Atletico Madrid have been unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while away they have added 2 more victories despite a slightly higher goals against figure. Clean sheets in both home and away matches underline their capacity to manage games, and a failure to score in only one outing points to generally reliable offensive production.

Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 1

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Real Madrid’s La Liga 2026 season to date has been even more assertive. They have taken 4 wins and 1 loss from 5 matches, with 14 goals scored and just 4 conceded. At Estadio Santiago Bernabéu they are perfect so far, with 3 wins from 3, averaging 4.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded. Away from home they have been more modest but still competitive, with 1 win and 1 defeat and an even goals record. Their attacking numbers indicate a high-scoring side, while conceding fewer than one goal per match overall highlights a robust defensive structure, despite one away match where they failed to score.

Recent Results Summary: Win 4, Draw 0, Lose 1

Historical Statistical Verdict

The combination of head-to-head history and current league form points to a finely balanced but high-intensity derby. The recent Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats show an overall 2-2 split in wins with one draw, and a narrow 10-9 goal edge to Atletico Madrid across five matches. Venue patterns are clear: Atletico Madrid have been strong at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in this sample, while Real Madrid have dominated at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu and also claimed the neutral Super Cup meeting. Season to date, Real Madrid arrive with a slightly stronger league profile in both points and goal difference, but Atletico Madrid’s attacking output and positive home metrics suggest they are well equipped to challenge. History points to a competitive fixture where small margins, rather than clear superiority, are likely to decide the outcome.

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