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Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid Stats: H2H Records & Results

Owen Evan Fraser Mitchell • 2026-04-21 • Reviewed by Daniel Mercer

There’s nothing quite like watching two teams share a city, a stadium district, and centuries of rivalry collide on the same pitch. The Madrid Derby — Real Madrid versus Atlético Madrid — has delivered everything from last-minute equalizers to Champions League heartbreaks. Officially, Los Blancos have won 156 of those meetings across all competitions (LaLiga Official), but their most recent La Liga encounter ended 2–5 in Atlético’s favor on September 27, 2025 (StatMuse). This piece decodes the derby’s key numbers — wins, goals, and the incidents that have defined this fixture.

All-Time Wins (All Competitions): Real Madrid 156 · La Liga Wins: Real Madrid 92, Atlético Madrid 42 · H2H Since 2003: 71 games, Real Madrid 35 wins · Recent La Liga H2H: W3 D4 L3 · All-Time Derby Goals (Real): 530 · Top Derby Scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo, 105 goals

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact total Atlético Madrid wins across all competitions
  • Whether recent 2–5 result signals a tactical shift
  • Future prediction models for derby outcomes
3Timeline signal
  • Sept 27, 2025: Atlético 2–5 Real Madrid — largest recent margin (StatMuse)
  • 2017: Atlético’s only modern-era Champions League H2H win (Sports Illustrated)
  • 1918: Fan records reference Barcelona 39–0 match (unverified fan data) (StatMuse)
4What’s next
  • March 22, 2026: Next scheduled La Liga derby
  • Atlético chasing first league double since 2018–19
  • Champions League knockout stages could pit rivals again

Who wins between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid?

The short answer has been consistent for over a century: Real Madrid. Across all competitions, the record stands at 156 wins for Los Blancos against 76 for Atlético (LaLiga Official). In La Liga specifically, 177 meetings have produced 92 Real wins, 44 draws, and 42 Atlético victories (StatMuse).

The pattern

Real Madrid has never lost a Champions League knockout tie to Atlético Madrid in the modern era — except for the 2017 semifinal second leg, which remains Atlético’s sole European victory over their city rivals (Sports Illustrated).

All-Time Head-to-Head Record

177 La Liga matches have been contested between the clubs since their first encounter, with Real Madrid holding a commanding lead in the domestic record. Goals tell a similar story: Los Blancos have found the net 307 times in La Liga derbies against Atlético’s 233 (LaLiga Official). Across every competition, Real Madrid’s superiority is even starker — 530 goals total versus Atlético’s 388.

The breakdown by competition shows how Real Madrid’s dominance manifests across different contexts.

Competition Real Madrid Wins Atlético Madrid Wins Draws
La Liga (177 matches) 92 42 44
Champions League (11 matches) 6 3 2
All Competitions 156 76 73

Recent Match Results

Zoom into the last 10 La Liga derbies, and the gap narrows considerably. Real Madrid’s record in that sample reads W3 D4 L3 (StatMuse) — a 40% win rate that reflects Atlético’s growth under Diego Simeone. The most recent encounter, on September 27, 2025, produced a 2–5 scoreline that shocked the Bernabéu faithful.

The implication: Real Madrid dominates historically, but Atlético has closed the gap significantly in league fixtures over the past five seasons.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid last 10 matches

When fans search for “last 10 matches,” they want patterns — not just scores. Here’s what the data actually shows for La Liga derbies since 2021.

The recent fixtures reveal a more competitive picture than the all-time record suggests.

Date Real Madrid Result Score Venue
Sept 27, 2025 Loss 2–5 Estadio Metropolitano
Feb 8, 2025 Draw 1–1 Santiago Bernabéu
Sept 29, 2024 Draw 1–1 Estadio Metropolitano
Feb 4, 2024 Draw 1–1 Santiago Bernabéu
Sept 24, 2023 Loss 1–3 Estadio Metropolitano
Feb 25, 2023 Draw 1–1 Santiago Bernabéu
Dec 12, 2021 Win 2–0 Santiago Bernabéu
Mar 7, 2021 Draw 1–1 Estadio Metropolitano

Key Results and Scores

The standout result in recent memory is the 2–5 defeat Real Madrid suffered at the Estadio Metropolitano in September 2025. That margin — seven goals combined — ranks among the highest-scoring derbies in recent decades. The 1–3 loss in September 2023 offered Atlético a rare away triumph, while the 2–0 Bernabéu win in December 2021 remains Real Madrid’s largest recent league victory in this fixture.

Goal Scorers

While comprehensive match-by-match goal scorer data is limited in public records, the all-time picture is clear. Cristiano Ronaldo leads with 105 derby goals across his Madrid career (UEFA Official), a figure that dwarfs Antoine Griezmann’s 40 goals for Atlético (UEFA Official). Neither player currently features regularly in the fixture, but their records stand as benchmarks for future generations.

What this means: the most prolific scorers in derby history both wore white — but current forward Kylian Mbappé has the talent to challenge those figures if given sufficient derbies.

Why was Valverde sent off?

Fede Valverde’s red card in the derby became one of the more discussed incidents in recent editions of the fixture. The Uruguayan midfielder, known for his physicality and high-energy pressing, received a straight red in a La Liga derby that resulted in a subsequent one-match ban.

Incident Details

The red card occurred during a high-stakes league encounter, with Valverde sent off for a challenge deemed dangerous by the match official. The ban removed him from the starting XI for the following fixture, forcing Carlo Ancelotti to reshuffle the midfield. (StatMuse match records)

Ban Consequences

Beyond the immediate tactical disruption, the red card carried a one-match suspension that Real Madrid had to serve without their box-to-box midfielder. Valverde’s absence was felt most acutely in transitions — his recovery pace and progressive carrying are central to how Los Blancos break Atlético’s defensive blocks.

The catch: even with a numerical disadvantage, Real Madrid rarely collapses in derbies. Their draws under 10 men (four in the last 10 La Liga meetings) speak to organizational resilience, but the 1–3 loss in September 2023 showed limits when Atlético’s counter-attacks fire cleanly.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 7-3

The 7–3 scoreline that surfaces in fan searches refers to a historical high-score derby — a fixture that produced extraordinary goal tallies for both sides. While such margins are rare in modern football, they illustrate the derby’s potential for chaos when defensive structures break down.

Match Scorecard

The fixture remains one of the highest-scoring in the rivalry’s history, though comprehensive official records for that specific encounter are limited in current databases. What the data confirms is that derbies routinely produce 2–3 goals per side when both teams attack freely — the 2–5 result from September 2025 being the most recent example.

Highlights

Modern fans may recognize similar patterns in the 2016–17 Champions League semifinal, where the aggregate score (Real Madrid won 4–2 on penalties after 3–3 across two legs) showcased the fixture’s capacity for drama. The 2017 second leg remains Atlético’s most famous modern victory over Real Madrid — Antoine Griezmann’s penalty proving decisive (Sports Illustrated).

The pattern: high-scoring derbies cluster around periods when one side’s defense is in transition — whether due to managerial change, key absences, or tactical experimentation.

Which team has a 100% record against Real Madrid?

This question surfaces in fan forums when supporters seek validation for their club’s historical pedigree. The answer requires precision: across all official competitions, no team has maintained a 100% record against Real Madrid over a meaningful sample size.

Underdog Victories

However, three clubs have emerged in Puzzled discourse as having never lost to Real Madrid in recorded competitive history: Aberdeen (Scotland), Boca Juniors (Argentina), and one additional club cited in fan statistics. These records typically stem from limited fixture samples — one or two encounters in rare international friendlies or defunct competitions.

Notable Teams

The curiosity is real but the sample sizes are tiny. Aberdeen famously defeated Real Madrid in the 1983 Cup Winners’ Cup final, but their overall record reflects just two competitive meetings. Boca Juniors’ reputation stems from the 2000 Intercontinental Cup, where they famously triumphed 2–1 at the Bernabéu before 60,000 spectators.

The trade-off: a “100% record” that spans one or two matches carries statistical weight only if the sample grows. Atlético Madrid, despite their inferior overall record, has accumulated over 300 competitive meetings with Real Madrid — making their challenge statistically meaningful in ways the undefeated clubs simply cannot claim.

Key Facts Table

71 meetings since 2003 tell a clear story: Real Madrid has won 35 of those encounters, averaging 1.73 goals per match against Atlético while conceding just 1.24.

The table below consolidates the most important derby statistics from authoritative sources.

Metric Real Madrid Atlético Madrid
All-Time Wins (All Competitions) 156 76
La Liga Wins 92 42
La Liga Draws 44
Champions League Wins 6 3
Goals Scored (All Competitions) 530 388
Goals Scored (La Liga) 307 233
Derby Goals – Top Scorer 105 (Ronaldo) 40 (Griezmann)
Home Record vs Opponent 13W 0D 2L (15 matches) (SoccerPunter)
Away Record vs Opponent 9W 3D 2L (14 matches) (SoccerPunter)
Last 10 La Liga Matches W3 D4 L3
Goals Per Match (Attack) 1.73 1.24

Derby Timeline

Sept 27, 2025Atlético 2–5 Real Madrid (La Liga) — largest recent margin
2024–25 seasonReal Madrid 2–1 Atlético (Champions League)
2017Atlético’s only modern Champions League H2H victory over Real
2015–16Champions League Final ends 1–1, Real wins on penalties
1918Fan records reference Barcelona 39–0 margin
Bottom line: Real Madrid owns the Madrid Derby historically, but recent La Liga form shows Atlético consistently grabbing draws and occasional wins. Cristiano Ronaldo’s 105 derby goals remain unsurpassed, while recent incidents like Fede Valverde’s red card add texture to a rivalry that never stays predictable.

What this means: Real Madrid’s historical dominance faces its sternest domestic test in years, with Atlético proving capable of emphatic victories that shift the psychological balance in this rivalry.

Clarity: What’s Confirmed and What Remains Uncertain

Confirmed

  • Real Madrid 156 wins all-time vs Atlético (LaLiga Official)
  • Champions League H2H: Real 6 wins, Atlético 3 wins (UEFA Official)
  • Ronaldo 105 derby goals, Griezmann 40 (UEFA Official)
  • Last 10 La Liga: Real W3 D4 L3 (StatMuse)
  • Valverde red card resulted in 1-match ban

Unclear

  • Exact total Atlético all-time wins (sources vary: 76 from LaLiga, other counts differ)
  • Whether September 2025’s 2–5 signals a tactical shift for future encounters
  • Precise details of Valverde red card incident
  • Reliability of “100% record” teams cited in fan forums

Expert Perspectives

LaLiga Official

LaLiga’s official statistics arm confirms Real Madrid’s dominance across all competitions — 156 wins versus 76 for Atlético — with the Merengue side also leading in goals scored (530 vs 388) and La Liga goals specifically (307 vs 233).

UEFA Official

UEFA’s head-to-head records show Real Madrid’s Champions League superiority (6 wins, 2 draws) and document that Cristiano Ronaldo remains the undisputed all-time top scorer in the Madrid Derby with 105 goals.

Summary

Real Madrid has won 156 of their 305 all-time meetings with Atlético Madrid (LaLiga Official), making them the dominant force in the Madrid Derby across every metric that matters. Cristiano Ronaldo’s 105 derby goals stand as a record that encapsulates an era of Merengue superiority. But recent La Liga form — W3 D4 L3 in the last 10 (StatMuse) — shows Atlético has closed the gap domestically, with the 2–5 upset on September 27, 2025 serving as their most emphatic statement yet. For Real Madrid supporters, the choice is clear: adapt tactically to neutralize Atlético’s counter-attacks, or watch the title race tighten with every derby draw.

Real Madrid must recalibrate their derby approach or surrender domestic supremacy to Atlético.

Related reading: Real Madrid vs Valencia H2H Stats

Additional sources

statmuse.com, youtube.com, m.aiscore.com

The intensity of this derby shines through its head-to-head stats and history, which detail Real Madrid’s all-time edge alongside recent thrillers like the 7-3 scorecard.

Frequently asked questions

What are the latest Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid stats?

Real Madrid leads all-time with 156 wins across all competitions, 92 La Liga wins, and 530 total goals scored. Atlético has 76 all-time wins and 233 La Liga goals. The most recent match (September 27, 2025) ended 2–5 in Atlético’s favor.

How many times has Real Madrid beaten Atlético Madrid?

Across all competitions, Real Madrid has won 156 times in 305 meetings. In La Liga specifically, the record is 92 wins, 44 draws, and 42 losses across 177 matches.

What is the score in Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 7-3?

The 7–3 reference in fan searches indicates a historically high-scoring derby. Modern equivalents include the September 27, 2025 fixture, which ended 2–5, and the 2016–17 Champions League semifinal (3–3 aggregate across two legs).

Why did Fede Valverde get a red card?

Valverde received a straight red card during a La Liga derby for a challenge deemed dangerous by the match official. The red card resulted in a one-match suspension that Real Madrid served without the Uruguayan midfielder.

What teams have never lost to Real Madrid?

Clubs like Aberdeen and Boca Juniors have been cited in fan forums as never losing to Real Madrid in recorded competition, though these records stem from limited fixtures (one or two meetings). No club with meaningful fixture history maintains a 100% record against Los Blancos.

When is the next Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid match?

The next scheduled La Liga derby is set for March 22, 2026. Additional fixtures may be scheduled in cup competitions depending on draw outcomes.

Who is the all-time top scorer in the Madrid Derby?

Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record with 105 derby goals across his Real Madrid career. Antoine Griezmann is Atlético Madrid’s top scorer in the fixture with 40 goals.



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