Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid is a classic local derby in Spanish football and we have all the information on how to watch the match.
The Madrid Derby has a long history, and although it takes a backseat to the Clásico (Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona) in terms of stature, it is a no less exciting fixture on the calendar.
Where to find Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid
You can catch Real Madrid vs Atléti at least twice a season on ESPN+, ESPN’s streaming service that owns the English and Spanish rights to LaLiga. In addition, ESPN+ also shows Spain’s main national cup, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup.
ESPN Deportes simulcasts most LaLiga games each weekend in Spanish, with Supercopa/Copa del Rey games occasionally also arriving on ESPN’s linear television channels.
ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ABC are available, of course, with many cable and satellite providers, as well as streaming services like fuboTV or Sling.
For the Champions League and other UEFA club competitions, Paramount+ has the English rights, while TelevisaUnivision (Univision, UniMás and the ViX+ streaming service) is the home for Spanish-language coverage.
Streaming deals
Starting in 2023, ESPN+ will cost you $10.99 per month (or $109.99 on an annual plan). Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month, while ViX+ will set you back $6.99/month.
History of the rivalry Real Madrid vs Atlético de Madrid
Besides the simple fact of being clubs based in the same city, the origins of this rivalry have a little extra history. Before receiving the royal nickname of Real, Madrid FC was already the dominant club in Madrid at the beginning of the 20th century. They wanted to take over the smaller clubs and absorb them completely, in addition to signing the best players of those that remained.
A club that knew how to resist the advances of Madrid FC was Atlético (then known as Athletic Club de Madrid, in homage to Athletic Club de Bilbao). Many fans of the smaller clubs that Madrid FC had annihilated soon adopted Atlético as their new club and the rivalry was born.
Real Madrid has a significant advantage in the historical record between the two teams and a much more crowded trophy cabinet. Despite this, the rivalry is no less intense, with local pride and often titles at stake. The teams met in the 2014 and 2016 Champions League finals, with Real triumphing on both occasions.
Of course, many legendary players have seen action for both of these clubs, including some who have played for both. Hugo Sánchez, Thibaut Courtois and even Real’s stadium namesake, Santiago Bernabéu, made a brief appearance for Atléti’s rivals.
While not as important as the Clásico between Real and Barcelona, the Madrid Derby is no less attractive fixture on the Spanish football calendar.
For more information on Madrid’s biggest clubs, check out our Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid pages, with information and the latest TV and broadcast schedules.
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