The first Clasico of the year is unquestionably of very high importance, especially at a time when both Barcelona and Real Madrid have something to play for. Aside the many records to break both at individual and collective level, both Spanish titans also need to fight for the perfect result at the Camp Nou in order to keep their spirit alive ahead of next week’s massive Champions League quarterfinal games.
For Barcelona, defeating Real Madrid for the second consecutive time in La Liga this season will imply that their investments in Neymar and Luis Suarez especially have helped them cement their position as Spain’s most lethal side, despite their archrivals having placed French legend Zinedine Zidane as their leader.
One cannot tell if viewers will be treated to a Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo or Neymar vs Cristiano Ronaldo showdown. Uruguayan superstar Suarez, who is currently La Liga’s second best goalscorer this season, could very well have the final say, after all.
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It should nevertheless be noted that Real Madrid’s Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been in devastating form this season, notwithstanding many fans criticizing his efficiency in front of goal away from home. Ronaldo has scored 28 goals in 30 appearances this season, and on the way to that record, he has netted two goals or more in a single match on seven occasions.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid live in USA
El Clasico will be covered live by exclusive Spanish La Liga broadcaster in North America, beIN Sports. The network will offer live streaming of the match on its digital platforms, while viewers will also be able to access the match live in USA via partner platforms.
El Clasico live on TV & video players
BeIN Sports English, as well as beIN Sports en Español, will broadcast the match live on TV. Telecast will begin at 2:15pm ET – in other words, 15min before actual kickoff. Both channels are available on multiple TV platforms, including the following ones:
AT&T U-verse:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 1662 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 1663 in HD
Advanced Cable:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 160 & 659 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 421 & 422 in HD
Atlantic Broadband:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 157 & 957 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 234
Bright House Networks:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 207 & HD on 1163
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 913 & HD on 1919
Cablevision Optimum TV:
- beIN SPORTS: CH 231 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 230 & 1070 in HD
Cox Communications:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 727 & 1371 / 1727 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 372 / 726 & 1372 / 1727 in HD
enTouch Systems:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 494 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 495 in HD
DISH:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 408 in English
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 871 in Spanish (SAP)
DIRECTV:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 620 in English & HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 426
Hotwire Communications:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 392 & 871 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 873
Time Warner Cable:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 417 in English
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 443 / HD on CH. 958
Verizon FIOS:
- beIN SPORTS: CH. 598 in HD
- beIN SPORTS en Español: CH. 1538 in HD
El Clasico live on mobile apps and gaming consoles
The beIN Sports Connect mobile application is available for both IOS and Android, hence Barcelona vs Real Madrid will be available live on both mobile platforms. FuboTV will additionally provide coverage on iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet. Xbox One users will be able to benefit from the live action via Sling TV.
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