How Many Madrid Derby Are There?

By Michael Ferguson

If you’re a football fan, you’re probably familiar with the Madrid derby. But how many Madrid derbies are there? Let’s take a closer look.

The Two Teams

The Madrid derby is a football match that takes place between two of Spain’s biggest clubs – Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid was founded in 1902 and has since become one of the most successful clubs in European football history. The club has won 13 Champions League titles and 34 La Liga titles, making it the second most successful club in terms of domestic and international titles won.

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, was founded in 1903 and has had its fair share of success as well. Although not as successful as Real Madrid, Atletico has won 3 Europa League titles and 11 La Liga titles.

The Derbies

Now that we’ve established who the two teams are let’s talk about how many derbies they play against each other.

There are actually two types of derbies played between Real Madrid and Atletico:

  • La Liga Derby
  • Copa del Rey Derby

La Liga Derby

The La Liga Derby is a league game played between Real Madrid and Atletico in the Spanish top division, La Liga. The two teams play each other twice – once at home and once away – during the season.

In recent years, these matches have been incredibly competitive, with both teams vying for top spots in the league table. The derby is known for its intense atmosphere, with fans from both sides filling up stadiums to cheer on their respective teams.

Copa del Rey Derby

The Copa del Rey Derby is a cup game played between Real Madrid and Atletico in the Spanish Cup competition, Copa del Rey. Unlike the La Liga Derby, this match is a knockout game, with the winner progressing to the next round.

The two teams have met in several Copa del Rey Derbies over the years, with both teams having their fair share of wins.

Conclusion

So there you have it – there are two types of Madrid derbies played between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid – the La Liga Derby and the Copa del Rey Derby. Both matches are incredibly competitive and draw in fans from all over the world. If you’re a football fan, these matches are definitely worth watching!