La Liga - Preview, TV listings and team news for Atlético vs Real Madrid

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The first big match of this La Liga season is here, with Los Colchoneros trying to end Los Merengues' unbeaten run. Follow the match with this guide.

Where can I watch Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid live on TV?

The game between Los Colchoneros and Real Madrid can be seen on linear TV within the United States via ESPN Deportes. For those users living in the U.K., their choices to watch this game will include LaLiga TV and ITV4. For TV broadcasts in other countries, visit our dedicated Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid match page.

Where can I stream Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid live?

The fixture between Atlético and Los Blancos can be streamed in the United States via ESPN+. Meanwhile, fans living in the United Kingdom can follow this match on-the-go via ITVX or on Viaplay UK. If you live in Spain, DAZN and Movistar+ will be the top choices to stream this game. If you live elsewhere, we invite you to check our Atlético vs Real Madrid match page for official online streaming options.

Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid - Stats prior to the game

Atlético enter this match in seventh place, with their record showing two wins, one draw, and one defeat. On the other hand, Real Madrid will make the trip across the Manzanares River as the top team in La Liga, with five wins in five games.

Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid - Team news

Atlético face Real Madrid with everything to play for and with much to prove following a woeful week. The red and white side lost their previous La Liga fixture (0-3 vs Valencia) and went on to drop two late points against Lazio in the UEFA Champions League following a goal by the Italian side's goalkeeper. Simeone's men won their previous home fixture with a 3-1 score against Granada, but this time around, the club might need a bit more drive to beat the opposition.

On the other side of the pitch, Real Madrid enter this game with life being really good to Ancelotti's men, as all their games have ended in wins for Los Blancos. Their most recent La Liga fixture was sorted out with a comeback win against Real Sociedad, with Fede Valverde and Joselu scoring the winning goals for Los Blancos.

Unfortunately, both teams will have to make do without some of their players. Here is the list of unavailable footballers for this classic La Liga clash.

Atlético Madrid - Injured: Vitolo, Reinildo, Koke, Thomas Lemar, Memphis Depay, Caglar Soyuncu, Rodrigo de Paul.

Real Madrid - Injured: Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Dani Carvajal. Doubtful: Vinicius Jr.

Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid: Head-to-head

The most recent game between these clubs ended in a one-all draw.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last three games against Atlético (two wins, one draw) across all comps.
Atlético has only beaten Real Madrid in one of their last six games.
There have been three draws in the last six games between these teams when Atlético played as hosts.
Coach Diego Simeone will face Real Madrid for the 40th time. His record shows ten wins, seventeen losses, and 12 draws (all comps).
Coach Carlo Ancelotti will lead Real Madrid against Los Colchoneros for the 23rd time, with a record that includes nine wins, six draws, and seven losses.