How many matches have Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid won in the Madrid derby?
Discover who dominates the Madrid derby! A complete analysis of the head-to-head history between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
The Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is one of the most intense and exciting rivalries in Spanish football. Over the years, these teams have played memorable matches across different competitions. But which team has emerged victorious more often? Let's analyze the numbers and statistics of this classic football rivalry.
Head-to-head record in La Liga
In La Liga, Real Madrid has historically dominated the rivalry against Atletico Madrid. To date, they have played 175 matches, with the following results:
- Real Madrid: 91 wins
- Draws: 43
- Atletico Madrid: 41 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 301
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 225
These numbers reflect a clear dominance by Real Madrid in Spanish league football. However, Atletico Madrid has managed to close the gap in recent seasons, especially under the management of Diego Simeone.
Record in the Copa del Rey
In the Copa del Rey, the head-to-head record also favors Real Madrid, but the difference is smaller:
- Total matches played: 44
- Real Madrid: 18 wins
- Draws: 14
- Atletico Madrid: 12 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 62
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 50
One of the most memorable moments in this competition was the 2012/13 Copa del Rey final, where Atletico Madrid defeated Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, breaking a long streak of final losses against their eternal rivals.
Meetings in European competitions
In the UEFA Champions League, the two teams have faced each other nine times, with Real Madrid holding a significant advantage:
- Real Madrid: 5 wins
- Draws: 2
- Atletico Madrid: 2 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 14
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 7
The 2013/14 and 2015/16 Champions League finals were particularly heartbreaking for Atletico, as Real Madrid won both titles, further strengthening their dominance in this competition.
In the UEFA Super Cup, however, Atletico Madrid has the upper hand, having won their only meeting in this competition:
- Total matches played: 1
- Real Madrid: 0 wins
- Draws: 0
- Atletico Madrid: 1 win
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 2
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 4
Results in the Spanish Super Cup and League Cup
In the Spanish Super Cup, the results are fairly balanced:
- Total matches played: 4
- Real Madrid: 1 win
- Draws: 2
- Atletico Madrid: 1 win
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 6
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 5
Meanwhile, in the League Cup, Atletico Madrid holds the advantage:
- Total matches played: 4
- Real Madrid: 1 win
- Draws: 1
- Atletico Madrid: 2 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 7
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 7
Overall record in national and international competitions
When adding up all official competitions played between the two teams, the overall balance is as follows:
- Total matches played: 237
- Real Madrid: 116 wins
- Draws: 62
- Atletico Madrid: 59 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 392
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 298
This confirms Real Madrid’s dominance in the Madrid derby, although Atletico Madrid has managed to win key matches that have defined the history of the rivalry.
Head-to-head record in regional competitions
In the Regional Championship and Regional Cup, the record stands as follows:
Regional Championship:
- Total matches played: 57
- Real Madrid: 33 wins
- Draws: 10
- Atletico Madrid: 14 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 113
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 74
Regional Cup:
- Total matches played: 5
- Real Madrid: 4 wins
- Draws: 0
- Atletico Madrid: 1 win
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 15
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 5
Combined all-time record across all competitions
When these regional tournaments are added to national and international official matches, the total record is as follows:
- Total matches played: 299
- Real Madrid: 153 wins
- Draws: 72
- Atletico Madrid: 74 wins
- Goals scored by Real Madrid: 520
- Goals scored by Atletico Madrid: 377
What you need to know about the Madrid derby
- Real Madrid has won more matches than Atletico Madrid in the overall head-to-head record.
- In La Liga, Real Madrid holds a clear advantage, with 91 wins compared to 41 for Atletico Madrid.
- In the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid also dominates, although with a smaller margin.
- In the Champions League, Real Madrid has won more matches, including memorable finals.
- Atletico Madrid has managed to balance the rivalry in the last decade with key victories.
- In regional competitions, Real Madrid has also maintained an advantage over Atletico Madrid.
- The rivalry remains fierce, promising more thrilling encounters in the future.
