Overview
- Kickoff is set for Saturday at 10:15 a.m. ET (7:15 a.m. PT) — 16:15 in Spain — at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for LaLiga’s Jornada 7.
- Xabi Alonso said he expects a powerful atmosphere, praised Diego Simeone’s 14-year tenure, highlighted Vinícius Jr.’s importance and mood, and lauded Franco Mastantuono’s rapid adaptation and competitive edge.
- Real Madrid arrive perfect in LaLiga and fresh off a Champions League debut win, with Kylian Mbappé leading the scoring and recent contributions from Vinícius and Mastantuono.
- Atlético’s start has been uneven with just two league victories, and Diego Simeone will be without José María Giménez, Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada, though Julián Álvarez’s recent hat-trick offered a lift alongside Antoine Griezmann’s leadership.
- Broadcasts include ESPN Select and ESPN Deportes in the United States, DAZN LaLiga in Spain, DSports/DGO in much of South America, and Sky Sports/Sky Plus in Mexico, with media sharing non-official probable lineups ahead of confirmation.