Spanish news service Efe claims "a mass brawl" between fans from the rival clubs took place near the Vicente Calderon on Sunday morning.
Football is a game of fun and entertainment, violence should be discouraged by every fan around as its never an answer to anything. May the soul of the departed fan rest in peace. Continue for more details after the cut.
Twelve supporters were wounded before Atletico's 2-0 win, with one Depor fan reportedly hit in the head and thrown into the river.
Spanish sports daily Marca claim the man, who is in his early 30s, suffered a cardiac arrest but was quickly attended to by emergency personnel. However, Madrid's Hospital Clinico confirmed after full-time that emergency treatment was unsuccessful and that the supporter had died.
A statement from Atleti read: "Club Atletico de Madrid strongly condemns the incidents that occurred in the area of Madrid Rio in the hours prior to the match that our team will play against Deportivo de La Coruna.
"The values promoted by sport must prevail over any rivalry and we must fight together against the scourge of violence."
The Liga de Futbol Profesional (LFP), which runs the Primera Division, claimed they tried to get the match cancelled due to the violence but to no avail.
"The LFP condemns incidents in Madrid on Sunday morning and was steadfast in its intention to suspend the game, but it has has not been possible," it said in a statement.
The Spanish government's Sports Council, the Consejo Superior de Deportes, also announced on Twitter that an emergency anti-violence committee meeting would be held on Monday morning in response to the tragic chaos in Madrid.
Efe reports two people have been arrested by the National Police, who have identified an additional 30 fans as being responsible for violence.
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