While archenemy Barcelona began the season with seven consecutive wins, Real Madrid’s two ties in that span feel like defeats, especially considering they added the best striker on the planet to their roster.
Kylian Mbappé has “only” scored four goals in seven matches, and sits behind two Barcelona players on La Liga’s top scorer list. Still, the Frenchman is proving his value, showcasing a promising connection with Brazilians Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior. How might Mbappé fare against the traditionally solid defense of their city counterparts, Atlético Madrid?
Real sits in second place in La Liga with 17 points with five wins and two draws, just behind Barça, who is first with a perfect haul of 21 points. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid and its long-serving coach, Argentine Diego Simeone, rest in a solid third place with 15 points after four wins and three draws. For Atlético, the player to watch is Simeone’s countryman Julián Álvarez, who transferred this season from Man City for about $104 million. Álvarez has scored just once this season.
Real Madrid takes on Atlético Madrid in the Madrid Derby on Sunday, Sep. 29 at noon PDT at Metropolitano Stadium, Atleti’s home stadium.
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How to watch
ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes are broadcasting the game. While only some cable providers carry ESPN+, ESPN Deportes is included in many premium cable packages.
How to stream
Here are some live TV service providers that carry the networks:
ESPN+ includes ESPN Deportes. Plans start at $10.99 per month.
FuboTV offers ESPN Deportes as part of its Latino package. There’s currently a free trial and $20 off the first month; after that, it is $32.99 per month.
Hulu+Live TV is a premium service that includes ESPN Deportes and starts at $76.99 per month.
YouTube TV has an ESPN Deportes add-on. The base plan is currently on sale for $64.99 per month for the first four months.