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+.
- Stream Real Madrid vs. Barcelona live on ESPN+ (Sun, Oct. 16, 10:15 a.m ET., U.S. Only)
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The two teams sit at the top of the table, and are currently tied on points, with Barcelona ahead on goal difference. Xavi Hernandez's men will look to further the gap between them and Madrid, while Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing a back-to-back seasons as LaLiga winners.
With plenty of storylines, drama and history on show, here is all the information you need to prepare for and watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona.
Where and when is El Clasico being played?
El Clasico between Real Madrid and Barcelona will kick off at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. ET.
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How can you watch El Clasico?
In the U.S., you can livestream Real Madrid vs. Barcelona on ESPN+.
What if you can't watch the game live?
Can't watch the Clasico live? No problem. ESPN+ has a massive on-demand content library and access to recent games from LaLiga, so you can watch the game after it has aired. Just try to avoid the spoilers!
You can also prepare for the Clasico with a collection of games, highlights and analysis from previous meetings between the two Spanish giants and other classic games.
Who will be the commentators?
Match commentators will be Ian Darke and Steve McManaman.
Before the game, Dan Thomas, alongside Luis Garcia, Stewart Robson, Darke and McManaman, will host the ESPN FC pregame pitch-side at 9 a.m. ET. Alexis Nunez will be part of the team providing atmosphere as the fans arrive.
ESPN will also host a post-game show which will last approximately one hour with all of the same participants.