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⚽ Real Madrid vs. Atlético: The Madrid Derby that will ignite Madrid on September 27

The Madrid Derby returns this weekend, and with more excitement than ever. This Saturday, September 27, 2025, Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid** face off in the **first leg of the EA Sports 2025/26 LaLiga**, in what will be the first major clash of the season.

🗓️ Date, time, and where to watch it

  • 📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

  • 🕒 Time: 4:15 PM (Central European Time)

  • 📍 Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano

  • 📺 Television/streaming: DAZN LaLiga and LaLiga TV

Madrid is divided for ninety minutes. Emotions run high. And the title, although distant, is beginning to be decided in matches like this one.

👔 Xabi Alonso makes his derby debut

The main focus is on the Real Madrid bench. Xabi Alonso, officially appointed Real Madrid manager on May 26, 2025, faces his first Madrid Derby as first-team coach.

His arrival has brought a breath of fresh air and high expectations. Now he’ll have to demonstrate his tactical ability against one of the most demanding opponents and a stadium that’s completely against him.

🔍 Atlético de Madrid: significant absences, home pressure

Diego Simeone’s team arrives with key absences such as Thiago Almada, Johnny Cardoso, and José María Giménez, but with the support of their fans and their usual competitiveness. The packed **Metropolitano** promises to become a hotbed of enthusiasm to push his team to victory.

🧠 Match Keys

  • Bench vs. Bench: Simeone, a derby expert, faces Xabi Alonso, who looks to stake his claim from the start.

  • Outs: Atlético arrives more battered, but with their hunger intact.

  • Opposing Styles: High pressing, verticality, and defensive order versus possession and dynamism.

  • Emotional Impact: Winning the first leg of the derby, home or away, can determine the entire season.

📈 A Modern LaLiga Classic

The Real Madrid vs. Atlético de Madrid has become a recurring, high-voltage duel in all competitions. But in LaLiga, where every point is worth gold, this clash could set the competitive tone for the entire season.

Los Blancos will look to reinforce their strong start to the season, while Atlético de Madrid know that a defeat at home would allow them to dream of something more than the Champions League.

The Atlético crest VS. the Real Madrid crest

This Atlético vs. Real Madrid isn’t just a match: it’s history, pride, intensity, and top-level football. With two opposing styles, two dedicated fan bases, and a championship just starting, everything is set for the 2025/26 Madrid Derby to deliver another unforgettable chapter.

📲 If you’re a football fan, you have a plan this Saturday, September 27th.

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