When Is the Derby Between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid in LaLiga?
The Metropolitano is ready for a big night: Atlético and Real Madrid meet in a derby that could shape the course of LaLiga.
Date, Time, and Venue of the Madrid Derby
Matchday 7 of LaLiga EA Sports brings one of the most anticipated fixtures of the year: Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid. The clash will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. local time at the Riyahd Air Metropolitano Stadium. It’s the first major test of the season for both sides, in a setting that always breathes tension and historic rivalry.
The referee in charge will be Javier Alberola Rojas, from Castilla-La Mancha, with Carlos del Cerro Grande and Valentín Pizarro Gómez assisting in the VAR booth — an unprecedented appointment that adds even more intrigue to the Madrid Derby.
The Weight of History
In 240 official meetings between the two sides, the balance is clear: 123 victories for Real Madrid, 59 for Atlético, and 58 draws. Los Blancos have scored 235 goals, while Los Colchoneros have netted 123.
This match is not just about pride: an Atlético win would cut the gap to six points, but a defeat would stretch it to 12 points after only seven rounds, a massive blow so early in the season.
