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Where to find El Clásico

US viewers can watch the match on ESPN+. In the time since the change of broadcasters, El Clásico featured exclusively on ESPN+. This is perhaps to drive up subscriptions on the platform. However, the Supercopa de España semifinal in early 2022 was on ESPN.

El Clásico is a major game that pulls in viewers due to the talent on display each time these two meet.

This contest involves the biggest clubs and biggest players in the world of soccer. Many of the greatest to grace a soccer field feature in this game. For example, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Johan Cruyff and Alfredo Di Stefano are just a handful of players to play in this game’s illustrious history.

El Clásico’s seemingly unending drama encapsulates, supporters of Los Blancos or the Blaugrana. Or, you could be one of the millions of neutrals just interested in the fixture’s intensity.

Even though the Ronaldo vs. Messi era is in the past, the game still delivers in terms of intensity and importance, regardless of the competition.

The best way to watch Real Madrid versus Barcelona is through ESPN+.

Watch Real Madrid versus Barcelona on TV

ESPN acquired the rights to broadcast Spain’s top flight in 2021, having already held the rights to the Copa del Rey.

In this deal, ESPN airs the majority of the games featuring the two Spanish giants on ESPN+. That included the first Clásico of the 2022/23 season.

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There are instances of the provider placing games on one of the linear channels. For example, the Copa del Rey final from 2020/21 and the 2021/22 season opener, both of which included FC Barcelona, aired on ABC.

With a game of this magnitude, it makes sense to place the game where most people would be able to see it. However, ESPN+ likely gains subscriptions based solely on people wanting to watch Real Madrid play Barcelona.

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ESPN+ is available on practically any platform. For example, iPhone, Androids and phones and tablets access ESPN+ through the ESPN app.

This also applies to televisions with devices such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV or systems such as Xbox and PlayStation.

Streaming offers

As of the beginning of 2022, ESPN+ comes in at a monthly cost of $9.99. There is also an annual subscription available at the sign-up link.

However, the Disney bundle takes off a significant chunk of the prices for three related streaming services. At a base price of $13.99 per month, the Disney bundle provides access to ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. There are also increased pricing options for Hulu without ads or Hulu + Live TV, depending on user preferences.

The Disney bundle provides for the entire family at a largely reduced cost.

Who has won the most El Clásico matches?

El Clásico is one of the closest derbies in European soccer. Additionally, it is one of the most historic.

Over the rivalry’s history, some of the biggest names of the sport featured in the rivalry. Therefore, the leading scorers on either side are icons of the game.

For Real Madrid, two players actually take the crown for leading scorer in this stories rivalry. Alfredo di Stefano and Cristiano Ronaldo, legends of the Santiago Bernabeu, both have 18 goals. On Barcelona’s side, Lionel Messi is, unsurprisingly, the all-time leading scorer for the Catalans. His 26 goals leads all players in El Clásico scoring.

Messi also holds the crown for most appearances by a Barcelona player at 45. Interestingly, Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos also has 45 appearances in this derby.

The following statistics are specific to fixtures in El Clásico.

WINS DRAWS GOALS
Real Madrid 101 52 418
Barcelona 97 52 409

In recent years, both Barcelona and Real Madrid have gone on runs of form in the derby. Most recently, Real Madrid has wins in the last five renditions of the matchup, coming in league play and the Supercopa de España.

Recent game

In the first meeting of the 2022/23 campaign, Real Madrid comfortably defeated Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu, 3-1.

Fittingly, it was Karim Benzema who scored the opener, before Federico Valverde added the insurance goal. The next day, Benzema would win the Ballon d’Or. Despite the 2-0 lead. Barcelona would fight back. Ferran Torres grabbed the Catalan club’s goal. However, a late penalty tucked homy by Rodrygo ensured all three points for the hosts.

The game shows the disparity between the two clubs, despite all of Barcelona’s lavish spending over the summer.

El Clásico news and notes

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  • El Clásico history: the biggest rivalry in Europe.
  • Real Madrid’s Clásico win shows gulf between the two sides.

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  • Latest updates on Real Madrid.
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  • Mbappe focusing on PSG despite tie against Real Madrid.

Barcelona:

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  • Lionel Messi’s 20-year career ends.

How can I watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona?

Don't miss El Clasico!.
HOW TO WATCH, STREAM EL CLASICO..
Date: 10/16/2022..
Time: 16:15 CEST, 10:00am EST..
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain..
Available TV: Movistar La Liga, ESPN+.
Available Streaming: ESPN+.

Where to watch El Clasico in us?

One of the most anticipated games of the season takes place on Sunday, Oct. 16 as Real Madrid and Barcelona meet in the first LaLiga Clasico of the season at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, available to viewers in the U.S. live on ESPN+.

What time is El Clasico 2022?

The 2022/23 LaLiga matchday-nine clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona kicks off at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, at 4:15pm local time (CEST) on Sunday 16 October 2022. In the United States, that's 10:15am ET/7:15am PT. Find out when the Clásico starts if you're in a different time zone.

What time is El Clasico?

Real Madrid v FC Barcelona will be played on Sunday 20th March at 9pm CET. The biggest game in world football now has a confirmed date and kick-off time. Real Madrid will host FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday 20th March at 9pm CET.