Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Record Before September 2026 Match

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats take center stage again as the Madrid derby returns to La Liga on 20 September 2026. The match is scheduled for 14:15 UTC at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, in the Regular Season - 7 round of the 2026 La Liga campaign. The stakes are significant at both ends of the table: Atletico Madrid come into this fixture with 10 points from 5 matches and a goal difference of +4, while Real Madrid sit higher with 12 points and a goal difference of +10.

In the current standings, Atletico Madrid are 5th, with a record of 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Real Madrid occupy 2nd place with 4 wins and 1 loss from their 5 games, scoring 14 and conceding just 4. With Atletico pushing for a Europa League league stage spot and Real Madrid tracking towards the Champions League league stage, this derby carries major implications for the early-season title and European qualification picture, adding extra weight to every detail in the Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid stats profile.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between the Madrid rivals 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 Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline in the available data spans five high-stakes encounters across La Liga, the Super Cup, and the UEFA Champions League. Each match has carried major competitive weight, underlining how often this derby decides more than just local bragging rights.

On 4 March 2025, the sides met at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Real Madrid, as the home team, edged a 2-1 win after a 1-1 score at half-time, taking a narrow advantage in Europe. The return leg on 12 March 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano saw Atletico Madrid respond with a 1-0 victory after leading 1-0 at half-time. That tie finished level on aggregate and went all the way to penalties, where Real Madrid prevailed 4-2 in the shootout after 120 minutes, officially recording the match as a draw in normal and extra time.

In domestic competition, the La Liga meeting on 27 September 2025 at Metropolitano Stadium produced one of the standout results in this sequence. Atletico Madrid, at home, drew 2-2 at half-time but surged away in the second half to win 5-2 over Real Madrid. The rivalry then shifted to neutral ground on 8 January 2026 in the Super Cup Semi-finals at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where Real Madrid, the away team on paper, won 2-1 after leading 1-0 at the break. Most recently, on 22 March 2026 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga, Real Madrid turned a 0-1 half-time deficit into a 3-2 home victory. Overall, this Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid timeline highlights narrow margins, frequent comebacks, and decisive knockout clashes.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how balanced this fixture has been, with both sides capable of big attacking performances.

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 home): 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Real Madrid won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• 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
• Neutral venue (King Abdullah Sports City): 1 match played here — Real Madrid won 1 (as away side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as home side on designation), 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 Semi-finals
• 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 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 season to date in La Liga 2026 reflects a solid, balanced side. Across 5 league matches, they have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 10 goals scored and 6 conceded. At home, they are unbeaten with 1 win and 1 draw, scoring 4 and conceding 2, while away they have 2 wins and 1 loss, with 6 goals for and 4 against. Their average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match points to a proactive attacking approach backed by generally stable defending, supported by 2 clean sheets and only 1 match without scoring.

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

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Real Madrid’s La Liga 2026 form is even stronger in the early going. Over 5 league fixtures, they have 4 wins and 1 defeat, with no draws. They have been dominant at home, winning all 3 matches with a 12-2 goal record, averaging 4.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per home game. Away from home, they have 1 win and 1 loss, scoring 2 and conceding 2, for a total average of 2.8 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match. With only 1 clean sheet but also just 1 match in which they failed to score, Real Madrid’s profile is that of a high-scoring side that generally controls games through attacking output.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and current numbers together suggest a finely poised derby. The head-to-head record in the five most recent competitive meetings is perfectly balanced in terms of wins, with 2 victories each and 1 draw (decided by penalties in Real Madrid’s favour). Real Madrid have been stronger at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, winning both home matches, while Atletico Madrid have responded by winning both of their home fixtures at Riyadh Air Metropolitano and Metropolitano Stadium. The neutral Super Cup Semi-finals tipped slightly towards Real Madrid. In La Liga 2026, Real Madrid’s attacking numbers and points total are marginally superior, but Atletico Madrid’s unbeaten home record and strong scoring rate make this another derby where small moments are likely to decide the outcome. Overall, trends lean towards an open, high-scoring contest rather than a cautious stalemate.

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