Preview: Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Nine points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday 29 of LaLiga 2025-26 will take us to the Bernabéu, where Real Madrid will lock horns with their local rivals, Atlético Madrid, in an intense clash. The hosts are currently engaged in a title race with FC Barcelona as they are just four points away from the top spot.

With 21 wins, three draws, and four losses, Los Blancos have accumulated 66 points so far this season. Los Blancos have registered a convincing win over Manchester City over both legs in their round of 16 clash. They are in great form and coming into this Madrid derby as favourites.

Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, are currently placed in third spot in the league table. With seventeen wins, six draws, and five losses, the visitors have accumulated 57 points so far this season. In their last game, Diego Simeone’s side suffered a 3-2 loss against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Champions League but managed to qualify for the quarter-finals on aggregate. They have already defeated their arch-rivals this season, and another win over them would be an incredible result for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Bernabéu
• Date & Kick-off Time: March 23, Saturday – 01:30 am IST; March 22, Sunday – 08:00 pm GMT/03:00 pm ET/12:00 pm PT
• Referee: Juan Martínez Munuera
• VAR: In use

Form:

Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-L

Atlético Madrid (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid)

The Argentine striker is the top goalscorer for Atlético Madrid in LaLiga this season. He can read the game very well and is known for his positioning in and around the penalty area. He presses the ball very well, too, and can be considered a perfect striker for Diego Simeone. He scored against Tottenham Hotspur in both legs and will be high on confidence.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

The French international was having a historic second season before his injury. He scored 23 goals in 23 league appearances and is still leading the Pichichi race right now. Mbappe is a perfect blend of explosiveness and technical ability. He missed out on the action in the last few weeks but is expected to start and have a great game against Atletico Madrid.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 2-1 win for Real Madrid.
• Los Blancos won 2-1 against Manchester City in their last game.  
• Atletico Madrid lost 3-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in their last game.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Real Madrid to win – 1.59 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – Yes – 1.81 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Goals over 2.5 – 1.56 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Éder Militão, Rodrygo, Bellingham, Ceballos, Courtois, Alaba, Carreras, and Mendy will be unavailable for the home side due to their respective injuries.

Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, will be without the likes of Oblak, Barrios, and Mendoza for their clash against Real Madrid.  

Head-to-Head:

Total matches: 71

Real Madrid won: 33

Atletico Madrid won: 15

Draws: 23

Predicted Lineups:

Real Madrid (4-4-2)

Lunin (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Huijsen, García; Valverde, Pitarch, Tchouaméni, Guler; Vinícius Jr., Mbappé

Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1)

Musso (GK); Molina, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Llorente, Cardoso, Lookman; Griezmann, Álvarez

Match Prediction:

This encounter is expected to be close, and there will be no room for error for both sides. However, considering their momentum and home advantage, Los Blancos are expected to clinch a win and claim all three points against Atletico Madrid in their upcoming clash.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Atletico Madrid

Telecast details:

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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