2024-09-30 05:20:03
MADRID, Spain – A Spanish masterpiece is renewed as Atletico Madrid battles Real Madrid today – Sunday, Sept. 29 – at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano in Madrid, Spain. The Madrid Derby is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Today’s game will broadcast live on ESPN Deportes at 3 p.m. Eastern (9 p.m. Central European Summer Time). Fans who have parted ways with their local cable provider can catch this massive matchup for free by utilizing streaming alternatives including FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. FuboTV is also offering $30 off your first month.
Sling TV is also offering promotional discounts for new customers.
This rivalry match will also stream on ESPN Plus. You can get a subscription to ESPN Plus for $10.99 per month. Another option is to sign up for an annual subscription for $109.99, which saves about 17% off compared to the monthly route.
Both Atletico and Real will try to keep their unbeaten records alive as they renew the Madrid Derby in LaLiga action.
Atletico trails Los Blancos by two points in the league standings. Thanks to a late strike from Julian Alvarez, they picked up a 1-0 win over Celta Vigo on Thursday and drew 1-1 against Rayo Vellacano.
The club has bolstered its firepower and looks to contend this season. Though they have struggled to muster goals, a chance to take down the defending champions is just what they want to shake the foundation of LaLiga.
The defense is stout, allowing just three goals and claiming five clean sheets. Real Madrid has allowed five goals. Los Colchoneros has also held their opponents to 68 combined shots.
Midfielder Connor Gallagher will experience his first Madrid Derby.
Atletico Madrid remain without the services of Cesar Azpilicueta, Thomas Lemar and Pablo Barrios.
Atletico handed Real their only loss of the 2023-24 LaLiga campaign in a 3-1 stunner. They have also won two of the last five encounters while drawing in another pair.
Watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid for free on DirecTV
As defending LaLiga champions and UEFA Champions League title holders, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are seeking their sixth straight win in all leagues. They notched a victory over Alaves 3-2 on Tuesday, but it came with a price.
Is Kylian Mbappe playing in the Madrid Derby?
Leading goal scorer Kylian Mbappe suffered a thigh injury and will not play in the Madrid Derby. He is expected to be unavailable for three weeks. The plight continues for Los Blancos as Brahim Diaz is nursing a groin injury while Dani Cellabos and David Alaba are also sidelined for the rivalry.
Ancelotti’s chess match rages on to a familiar tune. Expect four midfielders and a front two of Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. to lead with Jude Bellingham lurking behind.
A powerful offense is in tow as Real Madrid have tallied 16 goals on 127 shots. It has been 39 games since Los Merengues has lost in LaLiga, flirting close to Barcelona’s all-time record of 43 in 2017-2018.
The winner will inch within a point of Barcelona at the top of the table. Expect a fiery atmosphere in Spain.
Watch Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid for free on FuboTV
What are the projected lineups for Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid?
Atletico Madrid projected XI: Oblak, Le Normand, Gimenez, Reinildo, Llorente, De Paul Koke, Gallagher, Lino, Griezmann, Alvarez.
Real Madrid projected XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
What are the latest odds for Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid?
Moneyline: Atletico Madrid: +170, Real Madrid: +160, Draw: +210
More information on how to watch the match on TV and streaming services:
- What: Madrid Derby: Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
- When: Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024
- Time: 3 p.m. Eastern (9 p.m. Central European Summer Time)
- Where: Estadio Civitas Metropolitano | Madrid, Spain
- Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial and $30 off first month), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling TV (half off first month), ESPN Plus
- Cable Channel Finder: AT&T U-Verse, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV, Dish, Verizon Fios
