Top 10 players: Atlético Madrid 2-1 Real Madrid

Atlético Madrid defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a LaLiga match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on September 20, 2026. The home side dominated most performance metrics, with Atlético players supplying nine of the top 10 players for expected threat (xT) created from open-play passes. Lee Kang-In led all players by generating 0.369 xT from open-play passes during the derby.

Real Madrid's Marc Cucurella recorded a match-high 14 defensive actions, while teammate Jude Bellingham contributed three key passes and 13 defensive actions over 81 minutes. Atlético's Dávid Hancko stood out with a match-high 18 progressive passes and 0.314 xT. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé also contributed to the match with seven progressive carries.