Real Madrid vs Atlético: LaLiga - how and where to watch - times, TV, online

Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid live online: LaLiga 2020-21. 

Real Madrid vs Atlético: LaLiga preview

Tonight's clash will be the 277th installment of the Madrid derby, and out of those official meetings, Real Madrid have come away victorious 141 times, Atleti have won 68 while 67 of them have ended level. While form counts for little in the derby, Simeone's side have been faring better in domestic competition so far and with good reason, occupy top spot in the table where they are unbeaten on 26 points. Zidane's Madrid lie three places below them in fourth on 20 points so a home win could enable them to close the gap to just three points but defeat in Valdebebebas this evening would give their city rivals a nine-point lead with a game in hand - a sizable advantage at this stage of the campaign. If you're in the US, you can watch the match on Fanatiz.

Real Madrid vs Atlético live online: LaLiga 2020/21

Zidane is expected to field a similar side to the one which beat Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Champions League on Wednesday. Dani Carvajal is available again after overcoming a hamstring injury and could return to the starting XI. Lucas Vázquez, who has deputised for Carvajal in his absence, may well move back into his regular role further up the right wing with Rodrygo in reserve on the bench. Martin Ødegaard, Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Mariano Díaz remain out but Álvaro Odriozola and Militão make Zidane's 21-man squad list.

Visitors Atlético will go into the game with four of Simeone's key players fresh after being rested last weekend. Koke, Marcos Llorente and João Félix were subs in the 2-0 LaLiga win over Real Valladolid while Yannick Carrasco sat that game out although all four took part in Wednesday’s Champions League win at RB Salzburg. Simeone may decide to make changes in midfield by bringing in Thomas Lemar. Recent arrival Geoffrey Kondogbia has come on as a late sub in Atleti's last four league games but has yet to start with his new club.

Viewers in the US can tune in to watch the game on Fanatiz.

What time does Real Madrid vs Atlético kick off?

The LaLiga Week 13 game between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid will kick off at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in Valdebebebas, Madrid on Saturday 12 December 2020 at the local time of 21:00 (CET).

That's 20:00 hours in the UK, 15:00 in New York, 12:00 in Los Angeles and 23:00 in Doha.

You can check here what time the match starts wherever you are in the world. 

How can I watch Real Madrid vs Atlético?

There are several ways you can watch the game, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting Real Madrid vs Atlético:

UK: Premier Player HD, LaLigaTV

USA: beIN SPORTS en Español, Fanatiz USA, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS

Qatar: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports HD 3

If you’re elsewhere in the world you can find out who will be broadcasting Real Madrid vs Atlético here.

Real Madrid vs Atlético: AS English live coverage 

You can also follow our live text commentary, with all the key statistics, here on AS English. We will be building up to the match throughout the day before giving you a minute-by-minute account of the game as it unfolds.