The biggest match of the early 2025–26 La Liga season comes on Saturday when Real Madrid face off with Atlético Madrid.
The bitter rivals have clashed 240 times throughout history, with Real Madrid most recently eliminating Atlético Madrid from the Champions League last season. Los Colchoneros will be eager for revenge against their bitter rivals, especially given the slow start to their 2025–26 campaign.
Los Blancos, meanwhile, are seeking their first La Liga victory over Diego Simeone’s men since 2022. Xabi Alonso will hope to lead his former club to three points in his first Madrid derby on the touchline to continue Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season.
Here’s how you can watch Real Madrid’s upcoming clash with Atlético Madrid on TV and live stream.
Fans in the U.S. can catch the first Madrid derby of the season on ESPN+. The streaming platform is the home of all La Liga matches, as well as the Copa del Rey, in the United States.
The clash is also being streamed on FuboTV, which like ESPN+, requires an active subscription. For Spanish coverage of the match, tune in on ESPN Deportes.
With Premier League action unfolding at the same time, the Madrid derby will only be available to watch on LaLigaTV in the United Kingdom. Viewers in Mexico can tune in on Sky+ and Sky Sports.
TSN+, Prime Video and TSN5 are the homes of Atlético Madrid vs. Real Madrid in Canada.
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Country |
TV/Live Stream |
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United States |
ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, FuboTV |
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United Kingdom |
LaLigaTV |
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Canada |
TSN+, Prime Video, TSN5 |
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Mexico |
Sky+, Sky Sports |
Champions League football is on the horizon for Real Madrid. The Spanish giants must make the long to play competition debutants FC Kairat on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Following the European clash, Real Madrid return to the Santiago Bernabéu to take on Villarreal on Saturday, Oct. 4. The match will be just the second time this season Los Blancos square off with a club in the top five of the La Liga standings.
