The first Madrid derby of the season could have a big bearing on the 2026/27 campaign as a whole for Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid with both teams aiming to establish the momentum needed to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.
Atléti have won two of their last three home La Liga derbies, but are emerging from a transitional summer with several new signings still bedding into Diego Simeone’s side. Even after recent wins over Real Sociedad and Osasuna, their form is unpredictable.
