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James Whitfield Mar 8, 2025
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid Prediction & Preview –Sunday, March 16, 2025
🏟 Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Starting Lineups
Real Madrid 4-3-3
- 1 Ederson
- 2 Akanji
- 3 Dias
- 4 Gvardiol
- 5 Lewis
- 6 Rodri
- 7 De Bruyne
- 8 Silva
- 9 Doku
- 10 Haaland
- 11 Foden
Atletico Madrid 4-3-3
- 1 Alisson
- 2 Alexander-Arnold
- 3 Matip
- 4 van Dijk
- 5 Robertson
- 6 Szoboszlai
- 7 Mac Allister
- 8 Jones
- 9 Salah
- 10 Núñez
- 11 Díaz
Head-to-Head History
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Liverpool | 2–1 | Man City |
| Apr 2024 | Man City | 0–1 | Liverpool |
| Nov 2023 | Liverpool | 1–1 | Man City |
| Apr 2023 | Man City | 4–1 | Liverpool |
| Oct 2022 | Liverpool | 1–0 | Man City |
In the last 5 meetings: Real Madrid 2 wins · 1 draw · Atletico 2 wins.
Match Preview
Real Madrid host Atletico Madrid in what promises to be one of the defining fixtures of the La Liga 2026 campaign. With both sides battling for supremacy at the top of the table, the outcome of this match could have significant implications for the title race.
Real Madrid enter this fixture on a five-game winning run in all competitions, with Erling Haaland in the form of his life having netted 29 goals this season. Their home record this season is exceptional: 13 wins from 14 games at the Etihad Stadium.
Atletico, meanwhile, have lost just twice in the league all season and will be buoyed by Mohamed Salah's incredible form –22 goals and 11 assists in 28 appearances. Arne Slot's side are compact defensively and deadly on the counter-attack, precisely the kind of side that has caused City problems in recent seasons.
Key battle to watch
The midfield duel between Rodri and Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister is likely to be decisive. Whoever controls the tempo in the middle of the park will go a long way toward dictating the rhythm of this encounter.
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Real Madrid vs Atletico –FAQ
Where is Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid being played?
This match is being played at Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid. Real Madrid are the home side.
What is the Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head record?
In the last five meetings, both sides have traded wins. See the head-to-head section on this page for the full results history.
What league is Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid?
This is a La Liga fixture, Round 28, taking place on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
What is the AI prediction for Real Madrid vs Atletico?
Our model gives Real Madrid a 53% probability of winning, with a 22% chance of a draw and 25% for a Atletico victory. See the AI Prediction section for the full analysis.