Real Madrid hold the edge over Atletico in 243-match Madrid derby history

“Every derby night is your worst nightmare” was once a familiar refrain among Real Madrid supporters whenever their side faced Atletico Madrid, particularly during an era when the balance of power strongly favoured the Spanish capital’s leading club.

The rivalry has become far more evenly contested since Diego Simeone’s arrival, with Atletico establishing themselves as a serious challenge to Real Madrid. The two clubs even met in the UEFA Champions League final twice within three years, in 2014 and 2016, with Real Madrid winning the trophy on both occasions.

Matches between the two sides are now among the most anticipated fixtures across Spanish and European football. Atletico have also won two league titles in recent years, including one secured ahead of their city rivals.

La Liga

Real Madrid have the better record in the league, winning 92 of 179 meetings. Atletico Madrid have won 43, with the latest of those victories coming in a 2-1 result during matchweek seven of the 2026-27 season. The remaining 44 fixtures ended in draws.

UEFA Champions League

The first Madrid derby in the UEFA Champions League took place in 1959, when Real Madrid won 2-1.

Across 11 meetings in the competition, Real Madrid have recorded six victories and Atletico Madrid three. Two matches were drawn. The most significant encounters came in the finals of 2014 and 2016, both of which ended with Real Madrid lifting the trophy.

Copa del Rey

The first derby between the clubs was played in the Copa del Rey in 1923, when Real Madrid won 3-0.

The teams have met 44 times in the competition. Real Madrid have won 18 of those matches, while Atletico Madrid have prevailed in 12. There have been 14 draws.

Spanish Super Cup

The rivalry has been closely balanced in the Spanish Super Cup. Across five recorded meetings, Atletico Madrid have won once, Real Madrid twice and two matches have ended level.

The competition breakdown lists four matches, with Real Madrid credited with four wins, Atletico Madrid one and two draws.

Overall record

In the major competitions, including La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid have a clear advantage. Atletico Madrid have the stronger record in the Spanish Super Cup and the Spanish League Cup.

Overall, the clubs have played 243 matches. Real Madrid have won 119, Atletico Madrid 61 and 63 games have been drawn.

The competition-by-competition figures are: UEFA Champions League, 11 matches, with six Real Madrid wins, three Atletico Madrid wins and two draws; UEFA Super Cup, one match, won by Atletico Madrid; La Liga, 179 matches, with 92 Real Madrid wins, 43 Atletico Madrid wins and 44 draws; Copa del Rey, 44 matches, with 18 Real Madrid wins, 12 Atletico Madrid wins and 14 draws; Spanish Super Cup, five matches, with two Real Madrid wins, one Atletico Madrid win and two draws; and Spanish League Cup, four matches, with one Real Madrid win, two Atletico Madrid wins and one draw.