Atlético Madrid vs Real Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Spanish Super Cup 2025-26 semi-final

Los Colchoneros have already defeated Los Blancos once this season.

Atletico de Madrid are all set to battle it out against Real Madrid in the semifinal fixture of the 2025-26 Super Copa de España. This is going to be an intense Madrid derby, which will take place at the Alinma Bank Stadium.

The Diego Simeone-led side are on a positive run of form at the moment. They were held to a draw by Real Sociedad in their previous league contest.

However, Atletico Madrid have already defeated Real Madrid once this season and will be looking to repeat a similar result. They will be keen to put up a top show.

Los Blancos ran riot against Real Betis in their last LaLiga contest. It was a top show by them, and they will be looking to keep their winning run going.

The upcoming Super Copa de España contest is not going to be an easy outing for them. This is going to be a tough challenge for Real Madrid, but they will undoubtedly put up a strong fight.

🧱 @thibautcourtois🧱 @AndreyLunin13 pic.twitter.com/DEItMOgHJE

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 6, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Stadium: Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City
• Date: Friday, January 9
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, Jan 8; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atletico Madrid: W-W-W-W-D

Real Madrid: L-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Alexander Sørloth (Atleti)

Alexander Sørloth is going to be an important part of the squad for Atletico Madrid. He scored a crucial goal for his side in the last Spanish league game. A top performance by him will help Atleti.

Sørloth is going to be a big problem for Los Blancos.

Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid)

In the absence of Kylian Mbappe, Gonzalo Garcia will have an important responsibility to play. He is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the previous league game. Garcia will once again be ready to help his side in the attacking front and is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence.

📽️ The perfect hat-trick… in slow-mo. 👉 @gonzalo7garcia_#LaLigaHighlights pic.twitter.com/asEn4fqQEL

— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) January 6, 2026

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid are on a five-match undefeated run.
• Real Madrid are on a four-game winning streak.
• Los Colchoneros are on a two-match winning run against Los Blancos.

Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @146/100
• Gonzalo Garcia to score @13/5 BetMGM
• Goals over 3.5 @9/5 BetMGM

Injury and Team News

Atletico Madrid will miss out on the services of Nicolas Gonzalez and Clement Lenglet. They are injured.

Kylian Mbappe and Eder Militao are not going to be in action for Real Madrid due to their injuries. Brahim Diaz is on international duty for the AFCON 2025 games.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 241

Atletico Madrid won: 60

Real Madrid won: 123

Draws: 58

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Baena; Sørloth, Álvarez

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Carreras; Rodrygo, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Garcia, Vini

Match Prediction

This is going to be an entertaining Madrid derby. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top to outplay Atletico Madrid in their upcoming Spanish Super Cup clash.

Prediction: Atleti 2-3 Real Madrid

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: ESPN

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