The Madrid Derby between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid is one of football's most storied rivalries, with a rich history of encounters across various competitions.
Head-to-Head Record:
As of February 2025, the two clubs have faced each other 237 times in official competitions. Real Madrid leads the head-to-head with 116 victories, while Atlético Madrid has won 59 matches, and there have been 62 draws.
Recent Meetings:
February 8, 2025 – La Liga: The latest encounter ended in a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu. Atlético Madrid took the lead with a first-half penalty from Julián Álvarez. Real Madrid equalized early in the second half through Kylian Mbappé. This result kept Real Madrid at the top of La Liga with 50 points, one ahead of Atlético Madrid.
October 2024 – La Liga: Atlético Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano. Goals from Antoine Griezmann and João Félix gave Atlético the win, with Karim Benzema scoring for Real Madrid.
May 2024 – UEFA Champions League Final: In a thrilling final, Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid 3-2 after extra time. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace, and Luka Modrić added another for Real Madrid, while Diego Costa and Koke netted for Atlético.
Notable Matches:
2014 UEFA Champions League Final: Real Madrid triumphed 4-1 after extra time, securing their tenth European title. Atlético Madrid had taken the lead through Diego Godín, but Real Madrid's goals from Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo clinched the victory.
2013 Copa del Rey Final: Atlético Madrid ended a 14-year winless streak against Real Madrid by winning 2-1, with goals from Diego Costa and Miranda. This victory was significant as it was Atlético's first win over Real Madrid in a major competition since 1999.
Recent Trends:
In recent years, Atlético Madrid has shown resilience in the derby, with several matches ending in draws or narrow victories. However, Real Madrid maintains a strong overall record in the rivalry.
For the most current statistics and detailed match histories, official club websites and reputable sports news outlets provide comprehensive information.
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