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.

Real Madrid have won six of their first seven fixtures in all competitions to start the season, but are still searching for the right tactical balance after the return of José Mourinho as manager.

Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s La Liga fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks and online streaming options.

Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Madrid)

United Kingdom: Watch on Premier Sports 1

There aren’t many teams on Real Madrid’s level as an attacking force. Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior have combined for 14 goal contributions in La Liga while midfielder Arda Guler has also started the campaign in strong form. Los Blancos have netted 17 goals in six league outings.

As a coherent unit, though, Mourinho’s Real Madrid are suffering many of the same issues that brought down Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa before him. The 15-time European champions still lack a natural No 6 at the base of the midfield and have kept just one clean sheet in six league games.