La Liga - How to watch the Madrid Derby on September 28, 2019

September 27, 2019 By Oscar Rojas

Topics: La Liga, Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid, TV Schedules, TV Listings

The first and the third-placed teams of the Spanish top-flight will lock horns in one of the most anticipated matchups of the season.

What is Atlético and Real Madrid's form's form ahead of this match?

Atlético ended a two-game streak without a win during their midweek clash against Mallorca, rising once more as title contenders following their two-nil win. Atlético has only conceded twice at the Wanda Metropolitano (both against Eibar), which cements their reputation as one of the most balanced teams in the Spanish top-flight.

Real Madrid are currently on a three-game winning streak, and they are yet to lose their first game in La Liga. Los Blancos are one of two unbeaten teams in the Spanish Primera División along with Athletic Club, and mainly due to their slow start, their fans will want to see how they react to their first serious test in the domestic tournament.

What position do Atlético and Real Madrid occupy prior to this game in La Liga?

Atlético Madrid makes it to this match in third place, following their 2-0 win against Mallorca. Simeone's men are tied at 13 points with Real Sociedad, but their lower goal difference caused them to slip a spot aftet the Txuri-urdin defeated Alavés on Thursday evening. Vitolo and Joao Félix get to this game as the team's top scorers with two goals each.

Real Madrid enters this game as the best team in La Liga, even after a string of two straight draws. Zidane's men have kept two straight clean sheets, which seems to have ended their defensive woes in the first four matches. Karim Benzema is the team's top scorer with five goals, which have him fighting for La Liga's top spot in that department.

Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid - Who's in and who's out

Coach Diego Simeone will have to prepare this game without two players. Sime Vrsaljko will watch this game on the sidelines due to injury, while Alvaro Morata will serve a one-match ban following his red card against Mallorca.

Marco Asensio and Ferland Mendy are the only long-term absences for Zinedine Zidane ahead of this match. Meanwhile, Luka Modric, Isco and Marcelo are listed as doubtful for this game, even with the two midfielders having recovered from their respective injuries.

Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid - Head-to-head stats

The last competitive game between Atlético and Real Madrid concluded with a 3-1 win for Los Blancos.
The most recent meeting between Los Colchoneros and their bitter rivals concluded in a 7-3 win for Simeone's men in the International Champions Cup.
Real Madrid has won two out of their last three La Liga meetings against Atlético when playing away from home. One of those took place while Zidane was still Los Blancos' boss.
Atlético has not won any of the last four La Liga games against Real Madrid when playing as hosts.
The last La Liga win for Atlético when playing at home against Real Madrid took place on February 7, 2015. That game ended in a 4-0 win for Simeone's crew.
There have only been three goalless draws between these teams in the current decade.
Real Madrid is yet to lose a game at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. Their only visits ended in a draw (0-0) and a win (3-1).