Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid might be gearing up for the 241st edition of their heated rivalry, but Saturday’s clash is the first with Xabi Alonso on the touchline.
The second biggest rivalry in Spain takes center stage in La Liga Gameweek 7. The first Madrid derby of the 2025–26 season pits a Real Madrid side on a seven-game winning streak against an Atlético Madrid team with just nine points to their name.
Despite Los Colchoneros’ poor form to kick off the current campaign, Diego Simeone’s men typically rise to the occasion against their neighbors. Atlético Madrid will be eager to hand Real Madrid their first loss of the season, especially after Los Blancos knocked them out of the Champions League in the round of 16 last season.
It will take a mighty effort to get past the league-leaders, though, who are just one of four teams across Europe’s top five leagues to get off to a perfect start in 2025–26.
Here is guide to the La Liga clash.






