Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid (El Derbi Madrileño) kicks off at 4:00 AM Malaysian time (GMT+8) on Monday, 23 March 2026, at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match is live on beIN Sports 3, available via Sooka for CelcomDigi subscribers. It's a La Liga Matchday 29 clash with title implications.
El Derbi — the Madrid derby — is one of football's great occasions. Real Madrid host their city rivals Atletico Madrid at the Bernabéu in a late Sunday night/early Monday morning kick-off for Malaysian fans. Set that alarm for 4 AM.
The match is broadcast on beIN Sports 3 (Astro Channel 820), and you can stream it on Sooka — available via StreamMORE, SpeedSTREAM, or Mega Add-Ons on CelcomDigi.
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Xabi Alonso comes into this with fresh momentum — Real beat Elche 4-1 at the weekend and have won four consecutive matches. However, Kylian Mbappé remains sidelined with a knee injury. Young striker Gonzalo García has stepped up impressively in his absence, scoring a hat-trick against Betis earlier this month.
Jude Bellingham is a doubt after picking up an injury in the win over Rayo Vallecano. The Bernabéu will be demanding after Real's Champions League exit to Manchester City this week.
Diego Simeone's men arrive at the Bernabéu having just dispatched Tottenham from the Champions League. Atletico are riding a strong run of form — Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth are dangerous up front, while the midfield of Koke, Marcos Llorente, and Conor Gallagher provides solid defensive cover.
Atletico beat Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano earlier this season — they'll arrive with confidence and with the belief that they can do it again.
Vinicius vs Llorente is the duel to watch — the Brazilian is devastating when given space, while Llorente is Atletico's most effective defensive midfielder. With Mbappé absent, this is Gonzalo García's moment to prove himself on the biggest stage.
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Madrid derbies are notoriously hard to call — in their last 10 meetings, the head-to-head is 4-4-2. Real will be hurting from their Champions League exit and the Bernabéu crowd will demand a response. Atletico arrive in form and with the memory of their 5-2 demolition earlier this season. Expect a tight, intense affair. A narrow Real Madrid win seems most likely at home, but this is no sure thing.
The absence of Mbappé is huge — without their primary striker, Real must rely on Vinicius and Rodrygo to produce the magic. Atletico's defensive structure makes them incredibly hard to break down, and Simeone's tactical discipline is always a threat.
Score prediction: Real Madrid 2–1 Atletico Madrid
El Derbi kicks off at 4:00 AM Malaysian time (GMT+8) on Monday, 23 March 2026 (late Sunday night local time).
Live on beIN Sports 3 (Astro Ch 820) or stream on Sooka via CelcomDigi through Mega Add-Ons, StreamMORE, or SpeedSTREAM.
No. Kylian Mbappé remains sidelined with a knee injury and will miss the Madrid derby.
Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid 5-2 at the Metropolitano in September 2025, with Julian Alvarez scoring twice in a dominant display from Simeone's men.
FC Barcelona lead La Liga heading into this matchday. Atletico are in fourth place — 11 points behind the leaders. A win for Atletico would close the gap, but the title race appears to be heading Barca's way.
El Derbi is always a spectacle — passion, drama, and moments that define careers. Even at 4 AM MYT, the most dedicated fans won't miss this one. And if you're still awake after Barcelona vs Newcastle from earlier in the week, this is the perfect finish to a brilliant week of football.
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