How to watch today's Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid LaLiga game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Champions League quarter-finalists Real and Atletico meet in a Madrid Derby that the hosts simply have to win to stay in the LaLiga title race.

Here is where to find English language live streams of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid as we bring you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

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How to watch Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid kick-off time

LaLiga - LaLiga

Estadio Bernabeu

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid will kick off on 22 Mar 2026 at 16:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.

Match preview

Real Madrid are four points behind Barcelona, who host Rayo Vallecano, a side with only three away wins this term. Los Blancos will be eager for revenge after losing the reverse fixtue 5-2 earlier this season. Teenager Thiago Pitarch should continue in central midfield for the hosts alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni.

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Atleti are more or less out of the LaLiga title race, but they can still have a massive say as to who will become champions. They're in decent shape too, with a dominant 3-2 win over Real Sociedad in their last LaLiga encounter. They're also through to the Champions League quarter-finals, where they'll meet Barca. 

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Key stats & injury news

Kylian Mbappé is in contention to start after returning from a knee injury and playing 20 minutes against Man City in midweek.

Jude Bellingham remains sidelined for Real, while Atleti's goalkeeping stalwart Jan Oblak is also ruled out. 

Both teams have scored in the last 13 meetings between these rivals. 

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Team news & squads

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid lineups

Real Madrid

4-4-2

Formation

4-4-2

ATM

13

A. Lunin

22

A. Ruediger

24

D. Huijsen

2

C

D. Carvajal

20

F. Garcia

45

T. Pitarch

15

A. Guler

14

A. Tchouameni

8

F. Valverde

21

B. Diaz

7

Vinicius Junior

1

J. Musso

14

M. Llorente

3

M. Ruggeri

24

R. Le Normand

17

D. Hancko

5

J. Cardoso

22

A. Lookman

20

G. Simeone

6

C

Koke

19

J. Alvarez

7

A. Griezmann

4-4-2

ATM

RMA

-Line up

• 13

  A. Lunin

• 22

  A. Ruediger

• 24

  D. Huijsen

• 2

  D. Carvajal (C)

  64’

• 20

  F. Garcia

• 45

  T. Pitarch

  63’

  64’

• 15

  A. Guler

  74’

• 14

  A. Tchouameni

• 8

  F. Valverde

  55’

  77’

• 21

  B. Diaz

  74’

• 7

  Vinicius Junior

  52’, 72’

  87’

Substitutes

• 12

  T. Alexander-Arnold

  64’

  72’

• 16

  G. Garcia

• 18

  A. Carreras

  87’

• 30

  F. Mastantuono

• 4

  D. Alaba

• 10

  K. Mbappe

  64’

• 6

  E. Camavinga

  74’

• 26

  F. Gonzalez

• 5

  J. Bellingham

  74’

• 43

  S. Mestre

• 27

  D. Aguado

• 37

  Manuel Angel

Manager

• A. Arbeloa

ATM

-Line up

• 1

  J. Musso

• 14

  M. Llorente

  68’

• 3

  M. Ruggeri

  36’

• 24

  R. Le Normand

  46’

• 17

  D. Hancko

  61’

• 5

  J. Cardoso

  27’

  57’

• 22

  A. Lookman

  33’

  57’

• 20

  G. Simeone

  33’

  71’

• 6

  Koke (C)

• 19

  J. Alvarez

  66’

• 7

  A. Griezmann

  57’

Substitutes

• 9

  A. Soerloth

  57’

• 16

  N. Molina

  57’

  66’

• 10

  A. Baena

  71’

• 21

  O. Vargas

• 2

  J. Gimenez

  46’

• 15

  C. Lenglet

• 23

  N. Gonzalez

  57’

• 11

  T. Almada

• 34

  J. Diaz

• 33

  M. de Luis

• 31

  S. Esquivel

Manager

• D. Simeone

Form

Head-to-Head Record

RMA

Last 5 matches

ATM

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Atletico Madrid

  1

  -

  2

  Real Madrid

• Atletico Madrid

  5

  -

  2

  Real Madrid

• Atletico Madrid

  1

  -

  0

  Real Madrid

• Real Madrid

  2

  -

  1

  Atletico Madrid

• Real Madrid

  1

  -

  1

  Atletico Madrid

7

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

3/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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