(Live football) - This weekend's LaLiga will intensify with the main event at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, as Atletico Madrid welcomes their archrivals Real Madrid for the Madrid city derby.
Live commentary Atl. Madrid vs Real Madrid, 27/09/2025
23'
Nicolas Gonzalez (Atl. Madrid) just took a powerful shot. He controlled a pass from a teammate, glanced at the goal and fired from the edge of the penalty area. It could have been a dangerous chance for the opposing goalkeeper, but unfortunately, the ball hit a defender and deflected out. The referee pointed to the corner flag, so Atl. Madrid will take a corner kick.
23'
Alexander Sorloth (Atl. Madrid) received his first yellow card of the match.
22'
Alexander Sorloth (Atl. Madrid) nearly scored. He received a pass inside the box and should have finished better instead of shooting straight at goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
20'
Giuliano Simeone (Atl. Madrid) was offside when his teammate passed the ball, and the referee stopped the play.
18'
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) pulled an opponent’s shirt, and referee Javier Alberola called a foul. Atl. Madrid earned a free kick.
18'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) crossed the ball too hard from the corner kick, and none of his teammates could head it.
17'
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) delivered a cross into the box from a free kick, but defenders cleared it first.
15'
1 - 0
Robin Le Normand (Atl. Madrid) scored from a very difficult position. He leapt high to head the ball after a cross, sending it beyond the goalkeeper’s reach into the net.
13'
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) committed a harsh tackle and referee Javier Alberola had to blow the whistle. Atl. Madrid was awarded a free kick.
12'
Corner kick. Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) is positioned up front and seems ready to deliver a dangerous cross into the box.
11'
Alexander Sorloth (Atl. Madrid) tried to convert a cross into a goal. He headed the ball near the penalty spot towards the top of the net, but goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made an excellent save. Atl. Madrid earned a corner kick.
10'
Real Madrid keeps possession and executes short passes. They are waiting for the right moment to find gaps and break through the defense.
8'
Arda Guler (Real Madrid) crossed into the box from a free kick, but the defense cleared the danger.
7'
Referee Javier Alberola blew the whistle; Robin Le Normand (Atl. Madrid) was penalized for a foul. A free kick near the sideline for Real Madrid.
7'
A pass from Giuliano Simeone (Atl. Madrid) was intercepted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, ending the attack.
5'
Eder Militao (Real Madrid) is down injured, and the referee has stopped the game to allow medical staff onto the field.
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Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) is preparing to deliver a cross inside.
1'
Julian Alvarez (Atl. Madrid) failed to complete a pass into the box. His effort was blocked. Both the referee and his assistant pointed to the corner flag. Atl. Madrid will have a chance to threaten the opponent's goal.
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The match has started, please stay tuned!
Players are on the pitch and Atl. Madrid will kick off first.
Today's match referee is Javier Alberola.
You can view the starting lineups for both teams in the match details section.
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23'
Alexander Sorloth (Atl. Madrid) received his first yellow card of the match.
15'
1 - 0
Robin Le Normand (Atl. Madrid) scored from a very tough position. He jumped high to head the ball after a cross, putting it beyond the goalkeeper into the net.
Atletico Madrid enters the match with high expectations but also significant pressure. Coach Diego Simeone's squad was held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano despite holding 61% possession and taking 20 shots.
Julián Álvarez’s excellence upfront remains a key asset, yet moments of defensive lapses have cost the red-and-white team victories. Statistics also show that 5 of Atletico’s last 6 matches featured fewer than 3 goals, reflecting the pragmatic and tight style Simeone has implemented. Nevertheless, Atletico holds a psychological edge, remaining unbeaten in their last 5 LaLiga matches against Real, although the last three encounters ended in draws.
The match is expected to be extremely intense, fitting the nature of a derby (Photo: AS)
On the other side, Real Madrid is in great form after a 4-1 win over Levante. The trio Vinicius – Mastantuono – Kylian Mbappe has been explosive, with Mbappé scoring twice, helping “Los Blancos” maintain one of the league’s strongest attacks. Five of Real’s last six matches have seen at least 3 goals, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Under coach Xabi Alonso, Real is also unbeaten in their last four away LaLiga matches, proving their impressive resilience on the road.
Historical stats further fuel the excitement for this clash. In the last six meetings, Atletico won twice, Real once, and three ended in draws, with a total of 16 goals scored—an average of 2.67 goals per game. Notably, Real Madrid has yet to win in their last two visits to Metropolitano, highlighting the challenge awaiting Alonso’s team.
Given current form, this encounter promises to be thrilling and evenly matched. Atletico Madrid always proves tough in derbies, while Real Madrid boasts a dynamic attack featuring multiple stars capable of deciding the outcome. LaLiga fans can expect a true Madrid derby spectacle at the Metropolitano.