The last time these two heavyweights met in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup in January 2026, Real Madrid left with a 2-1 victory. Only this time, a vibrant Atletico side travels to the Bernabeu to face a Real Madrid side chasing the La Liga title.
It is La Liga action on Sunday, March 22, as Atletico Madrid travels to the Santiago Bernabeu to face a Real Madrid side in solid form. The Real Madrid boss will be aiming for another competitive win against the Colchoneros.
📈Team Form📉
🔹 Atletico Madrid: Third in the La Liga table with 57 points from 28 matches.
🔸 Real Madrid: Second in the La Liga table with 66 points from 28 matches.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊
🔥 Arbeloa’s Real Madrid are undefeated in 8 of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
🔥 Real Madrid have an 85% win rate in their last 20 home matches at the Bernabeu.
🔥 Atletico Madrid are currently on a three-match winning streak in all competitions.
🔥 While Real won the last meeting 2-1, Atletico dominated with 55% possession and 22 total shots.
🔥 Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid have not lost to Real Madrid in La Liga in their last 6 clashes with their city rivals.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
⚪Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡L🔴:
The hosts have been clinical and efficient, winning 75% of their last 12 matches while maintaining a disciplined defense that has allowed only 24 goals all season.
They boast a formidable home record and have averaged 2.33 goals scored in recent games at the Bernabeu, a feat they look to repeat against their city rivals.
🔴Atletico Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴:
Diego Simeone’s side enters this derby in sharper form, collecting five wins in their last six matches and tallying an average of 2.33 goals.
While their attack looks vibrant, they have conceded slightly more recently and will need to improve on an away record that has seen them concede two goals per match lately.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
⚪Real Madrid (possible):
Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Garcia, Tchouameni, Valverde, Pitarch, Camavinga, Vinicius Junior, Brahim Diaz.
🔴Atletico Madrid (possible):
Oblak, Molina, Gimenez, Le Normand, Julio Diaz, Almada, Cardoso, Baena, Koke, Sorloth, Lookman.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Federico Valverde — Struck early in the second minute of the previous encounter in Saudi Arabia and remains a vital engine in the Real Madrid midfield.
✨ Alexander Sorloth — The striker pulled one back in the last meeting and will be the main target for Atletico's vibrant attack.
✨ Vinicius Junior — Expected to lead the line for the hosts, looking to capitalize on a defence that has conceded 1.33 goals recently.
✨ Julian Alvarez — A key threat in Simeone's expected lineup who will look to exploit any gaps in the disciplined Real defense.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Real Madrid/Home to win = 2.02
💵 Atletico Madrid/Away to win = 3.77
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.56
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.62
This clash presents a classic battle for capital supremacy: a clinical Real Madrid side with a superb home record faces an Atletico team in a rich vein of scoring form.
With history offering hope for the visitors after their dominant stats in the last encounter, the Bernabeu is set for a compelling La Liga night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid game here on MSport.
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