Bellingham Starts as Real Face Atlético

Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid renew one of Spain's fiercest rivalries on Sept. 27, 2025 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Los Blancos unbeaten and top of La Liga after six matches. Atlético sit ninth, nine points adrift, and arrive with defensive issues and injury absences including Johnny Cardoso and Thiago Almada, while Alexander Sørloth returns from suspension. Xabi Alonso named Jude Bellingham to start, moved Arda Güler into a front three, and restored Dani Carvajal and Dean Huijsen to the back four, with Endrick, Rodrygo, Brahim Díaz and Eduardo Camavinga available on the bench. The match will be available to U.S. viewers on ESPN/ESPN+ (ESPN Unlimited) with additional regional streaming options.