Real Madrid will take on Atlético Madrid in a match that will be broadcast via live streaming Saturday, February 25, 2023. Learn how to watch, match previews and team news, here.
Match | Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid |
Competition | 2022/23 La Liga |
Match day | Week 23 |
Venue | Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid |
Date | Saturday, February 25, 2023 |
Kickoff | 12:30 EDT |
Official TV | ESPN+ |
Match Preview
In head-to-head, Real Madrid is still superior to Atletico. Just counting the last two matches, first on 19 September 2022 at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium, Real Madrid won 2-1, with Rodrygo scoring in the 18th minute and Federico Valverde in the 36th minute. Atletico managed to score a goal through Mario Hermoso, but they were unable to equalize until the 2×45 minute time was up.
The second match of the Madrid Derby will take place on January 27, 2023 in the Copa del Rey competition. Los Blancos won again with a score of 3-1. Los Colchoneros took an early lead with a goal from Álvaro Morata in the 19th minute, but the hosts responded back with a goal from Rodrygo in the 79th minute to equalize.
The game went into extra time, and Real Madrid scored two more goals through Karim Benzema and Vinícius Júnior, securing a 3-1 win and advancing to the Next Copa Del Rey. Stefan Savić scored a consolation goal for Atletico in the 99th minute.
Carlos Ancelotti’s side have scored 126 goals in 74 meetings with Atletico, with 71 goals scored at home and 55 goals scored away. Meanwhile, Atletico only scored 75 goals in 74 matches, with 31 goals scored at home and 44 goals scored away.
In the domestic league La Liga, Real Madrid won 2-0 over Osasuna. The first goal was scored by Federico Valverde, while the second goal was scored by Marco Asensio in the 90th minute. Real Madrid dominated this game, with 64% possession and 19 attempted shots, of which 8 were on target.
Ahead of the derby duel in the city of Madrid, Madrid added to their motivation by beating Liverpool 5-2 in the first leg of the last 16 of the Champions League on February 22, 2023. Drama occurred because Liverpool had taken the lead with goals scored by Mohamed Salah and Dilan Núñez, but Real Madrid was able to get up and score five goals in a row through Vinícius Júnior, Éder Militão and Karim Benzema in the 55th and 67th minutes.
On the other hand, Atletico continued to put in a strong run of form in La Liga matches in February. The scheme implemented by coach Diego Simeone was able to add 6 points to the league standings, first Atletico managed to win a narrow 1-0 win over Celta Vigo at home to the opponent. The winning goal was scored by Memphis Depay in the 89th minute.
Meanwhile, in the last match against Athletic Bilbao on February 20 2023, Atletico won again with a score of 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by Antoine Griezmann in the 73rd minute.
For information, Real Madrid is currently in second place in the standings with 51 points, while Atletico are 10 points adrift in 4th place. The top of the standings is still controlled by Barcelona with 59 points from 22 matches.
Head-to-Head
- January 27, 2023 – Real Madrid [E 3 – 1] Atletico Madrid (Copa Del Rey)
- September 19, 2022 – Atletico Madrid [1 – 2] Real Madrid (La Liga)
- May 09, 2022 – Atletico Madrid [1 – 0] Real Madrid (La Liga)
- December 13, 2021 – Real Madrid [2 – 0] Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
- March 07, 2021 – Atletico Madrid [1 – 1] Real Madrid (La Liga)
Real Madrid Performance
- February 09, 2023 – Al Ahly [1 – 4] Real Madrid (League)
- February 12, 2023 – Real Madrid [5 – 3] Al Hilal (League)
- February 16, 2023 – Real Madrid [4 – 0] Elche (La Liga)
- February 19, 2023 – Osasuna [0 – 2] Real Madrid (La Liga)
- February 22, 2023 – Liverpool [2 – 5] Real Madrid (UEFA Champions League)
Atletico Performance
- January 27, 2023 – Real Madrid [E 3 – 1] Atletico Madrid (Copa Del Rey)
- January 29, 2023 – Osasuna [0 – 1] Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
- February 05, 2023 – Atletico Madrid [1 – 1] Getafe (La Liga)
- February 12, 2023 – Celta Vigo [0 – 1] Atletico Madrid (La Liga)
- February 20, 2023 – Atletico Madrid [1 – 0] Athletic Bilbao (La Liga)
Team News
Ahead of the fierce derby between Madrid, Ancelotti will again be without Ferland Mendy who is suffering from a hamstring problem, but Aurelien Tchouameni has recovered from illness and is back in the squad. Mariano Diaz is also recovering from the muscle problem that kept him out against Liverpool, with the striker’s presence adding to Ancelotti’s options up front.
David Alaba and Rodrygo picked up injuries against Liverpool and were both ruled out for this game. Alaba could even be out for up to a month with a hamstring injury, while Rodrygo is expected to be out for 10 days with a gluteal problem.
Toni Kroos and Eduardo Camavinga could potentially join Tchouameni in midfield, given that Luka Modric is still recovering from injury.
Meanwhile, Diego Simeone will miss Rodrigo de Paul due to the muscle problem he picked up in the last game against Athletic Bilbao, and Thomas Lemar is also expected to miss out through injury.
The Argentine coach is likely to place Pablo Barrios as a substitute for De Paul’s position in midfield, while on the front lines, Alvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann will support each other, replacing Angel Correa who was played in the last game.
Possible Starting Lineup:
Real Madrid (4-3-3) | Atletico (4-4-2) |
Courtois | Oblak |
Carvajal | Molina |
Militao | Savic |
Rudiger | Hermoso |
Nacho | Reinildo |
Camavinga | Llorente |
Tchouameni | Barrios |
Kroos | Koke |
Valverde | Carrasco |
Benzema | Griezmann |
Vinicius | Morata |
TV / Live Streaming
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Here is the live streaming link for Real Madrid vs. Atletico in the La Liga 2022/23