Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid LIVE Score, La Liga: Jose Mourinho Makes Multiple Bold Starting XI Calls vs Atletico

13' - Atletico threatening! Kang-in Lee causes all sorts of problems down the right flank before cutting inside onto his favoured left foot and delivering a teasing cross towards the far post. Alex Baena arrives in the box but cannot direct his header on target, with Ibrahima Konate producing some excellent defensive work to disrupt the chance and clear the danger for Real Madrid.

That's the best chance of the match so far!

Sep 20, 2026 19:58 (IST)

Madrid Derby LIVE Score: Arda gets his revenge!

7' - Arda fouls Baena! Arda Guler goes through the back of Alex Baena and concedes a free-kick. The Turkish winger is fortunate to escape a booking, with the home crowd making their feelings known from the stands.

The referee continues to take a lenient approach in the early stages, having already let a couple of strong challenges go without reaching for his pocket.

Sep 20, 2026 19:53 (IST)

Madrid Derby LIVE Score: Bright start from Real Madrid!

4' - Chance for Real Madrid to build pressure! Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr combine neatly as the visitors enjoy their best spell of possession so far in the Madrid Derby.

Sep 20, 2026 19:49 (IST)

Madrid Derby LIVE Score: We are underway!

1' - Kick-off at the Metropolitano! Atletico Madrid get the first Madrid Derby of the season underway, attacking from right to left in the opening half. The atmosphere is already electric inside the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, and there are loud boos every time Thibaut Courtois gets on the ball.

Sep 20, 2026 19:35 (IST)

Madrid Derby LIVE Score: We are nearing kick-off!

The players are out on the pitch and going through their final warm-ups at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as kick-off in the Madrid Derby draws closer.

While Kylian Mbappe will lead the line for Real Madrid, all eyes will also be on Vinicius Jr. The Brazilian has been directly involved in four goals in his last four La Liga matches against Atletico Madrid, underlining his ability to rise to the occasion in this fixture.

Despite an underwhelming start to the season, Vinicius Jr remains one of Real Madrid's biggest game-changers and could prove decisive in a contest that may have significant ramifications in the early title race.

Sep 20, 2026 19:14 (IST)

Madrid Derby LIVE Score: Alvarez benched!

Julian Alvarez starts on the bench for Diego Simeone's side! 

Sep 20, 2026 19:11 (IST)

Madrid Derby LIVE Score: Real Madrid Starting XI!

Vinicius Jr starts on the right wing for Real Madrid, with Kylian Mbappe leading the line and Jude Bellingham operating in the No. 10 role behind him. There is also no place in the starting XI for summer signing Yan Diomande, who begins the Madrid Derby on the bench.

Sep 20, 2026 19:06 (IST)

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid LIVE Score: It's Derby Day!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Madrid Derby! Atletico Madrid host city rivals Real Madrid in the first league meeting between the two sides this season at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

It is fourth versus second in La Liga, with plenty at stake in the early stages of the title race. Atletico head into the clash knowing that a victory would see them leapfrog Real Madrid into second place.