By the numbers: Historic dominance for Real Madrid in the Madrid derby

Real Madrid face their rivals Atlético this evening, Sunday, in the 7th round of LaLiga for the 2026-2027 season, in a new clash between the two giants of the Spanish capital.

The clash between Real Madrid and Atlético always carries a special significance, given the long history between the two teams and the statistics that give the royal club a clear advantage in head-to-head encounters.

Statistics indicate that Real Madrid and Atlético have met in 243 matches across all competitions, with the royal club achieving 125 victories, compared to 60 wins for Atlético, while 58 matches ended in a draw.

In terms of goals, Real Madrid have scored 427 goals during these encounters, while Atlético have netted 322 goals, allowing the royal team to maintain a historical scoring advantage over their city rivals.

In LaLiga, the two teams have faced each other in 178 matches, with Real Madrid holding the advantage after achieving 92 wins, compared to 42 victories for Atlético, while 44 encounters ended in a draw.

Real Madrid hold a historical advantage in the capital derby, but tonight's clash will be a new test for both teams, given the importance of the points and each side's desire to claim the summit in one of the standout matches of the seventh round of LaLiga.