For the first time in 35 years, Real Madrid and Barcelona will face each other in the International Champions Cup. The historic event will take place in Miami, and more details have emerged for eager fans around the world who want to witness this moment live.
Speaking in a press conference earlier today, the creator of this tournament, Stephen Ross, shared his excitement to have two of the most laureated clubs in football history returning to the city of Miami.
"The opportunity to showcase two of the most storied clubs in the history of the sport is why we created this tournament. That it will take place at Hard Rock Stadium is a testament to the recent transformation of this venue into a global entertainment destination," Ross stated.
Where can I watch El Clasico in Miami and the ICC 2017?
In the United States, tune in to ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7:30pm ET on July 29 for live coverage in both English and Spanish. ESPN networks have earned exclusive rights to broadcast the International Champions Cup. Viewers can follow the 2017 edition in its totality as ESPN2 and ESPN3 will be among the channels broadcasting the matches on TV and online.
Fans around the world can learn more about this game by entering the website www.ElClasicoMiami.com , where they will find relevant info about hotels, tickets, and every other aspect surrounding the game.
El Clasico in Miami: the countdown is on!
Former striker Hristo Stoichkov and Manel Arroyo, Barcelona's Marketing Director, were there to represent Los Blaugranas. On the other side, former players and current Los Blancos' ambassadors Emilio Butragueño and Roberto Carlos attended the ceremony to represent the Spanish capital giants.
Here's a promotional video posted in the YouTube channel for the International Champions Cup.
What makes this game so special is the fact that it will be the first El Clásico to be played away from Spanish soil in 35 yeears. The last time such an event happened came in 1982, when these teams played a friendly match in Venezuela. Back then, Los Blancos walked away with a 1-0 win thanks to a goal by Vicente del Bosque.
If things go as fans want, this game could give either team a chance to get back at their bitter-rivals, with the possibility of both teams playing in the UEFA Champions League in the upcoming months.
Want to know how the rivalry between these teams escalated to its current status? Scroll down and click play!
