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Expected score: Atletico Madrid 1-2 Real Madrid
The clash between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium on September 20, 2026, marks another chapter in the intense rivalry of La Liga. Both teams come into this match with notable performances in the last few weeks, setting the stage for an exciting encounter.
Team form
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid currently sits in third place in the league standings with 13 points from 6 matches, having won 4, drawn 1, and lost 1. In their recent form, they have shown a striking capability to attack with a 4-0 victory against Osasuna and a solid 3-0 win over Real Sociedad. While they did suffer a loss to Athletic Club, their offensive line is exhibiting an average of 2.4 goals scored per game, complemented by a strong defense conceding only 1.2 goals.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid leads the league in second place with 15 points from 6 games, posting a record of 5 wins and 1 loss. They have maintained remarkable scoring form with an average of 3.0 goals scored per game while conceding just 1 goal per match. In their latest outing, they secured a 3-2 victory against Elche. The consistency of their offense positions them as a formidable force, evidenced by multiple high-scoring matches, including a dominant 4-0 win over Malaga.
Head-to-head
In their last five encounters, Atletico Madrid has faced a challenging time against Real Madrid, managing only one victory - a 2-1 win in May 2017. More recently, they suffered a 3-1 defeat in Feb 2019 and a goalless draw in Nov 2017. Such results indicate that Real Madrid has had the upper hand in this rivalry, marking them as a side that Atletico struggles to overpower.
Key factors
The tactical setup of both teams will be crucial as Atletico employs a 4-4-2 formation under the leadership of D. Simeone, effectively working to contain Real Madrid's potent attack while aiming for swift counter-attacks. In contrast, Real Madrid favors a more attacking approach with their 4-2-3-1 formation under José Mourinho, emphasizing robust ball possession and offensive creativity. A possible key to victory may lie in Atletico's ability to exploit set-pieces and capitalizing on the counter, while Real Madrid will likely focus on controlling possession and creating goal opportunities through fluid plays.
Prediction
Assessing their respective forms, league positions, and historical performance lends weight to an expectation that Real Madrid may edge this clash. With an average of nearly 1.9 expected goals per game compared to Atletico's 1.42, coupled with Real Madrid's edge in recent encounters, it positions them as favorites for the match.
Real Madrid is anticipated to secure a victory in this match.
Match info
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Stadium
Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | |
| 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | |
| 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 13 | |
| 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
| 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | |
| 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | |
| 11 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 17 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | |
| 18 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | |
| 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | |
| 20 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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