ESPN+, the home of La Liga in the United States, will present English- and Spanish-language coverage of ElClásico — FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid — Sunday at 10:15 a.m. ET, live from FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou in Spain.
The match will follow a week of unprecedented ElClásico lead-up coverage across ESPN networks and ESPN+, including live match commentary and studio shows originating from Barcelona Thursday, October 21 through Sunday, Oct. 24.
Considered the greatest rivalry in club football, Barcelona vs. Real Madrid features some of the best players in the sport such as: Karim Benzema, Luka Modrić, Casemiro, Tony Kros, Vinícius Jr. for Real Madrid; and Barcelona’s roster includes U.S. defender Sergiño Dest, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Piqué and Ansu Fati. This will be the first ElClásico to air on ESPN+ as part of a multi-year agreement announced earlier this year.
The ElClásico presentation will offer fans both the traditional match coverage and an alternative multi-camera viewing experience, giving fans the opportunity to enjoy different perspective and match data through a more personalized experience.
ElClásico Commentators
English: Ian Darke (play-by-play), Steve McManaman (analyst) and Alexis Nunes (sideline)
Spanish: Ricardo Ortiz (play-by-play), Mario Kempes (analyst) and Martin Ainstein (sideline)
ESPN’s English and Spanish-Language TV Personalities in Barcelona for ElClásico
ESPN’s ElClásico commentator team includes former players and coaches reporting from Camp Nou. The roster of television hosts, analysts, insiders and reporters include: Martin Ainstein, Sam Borden, Ian Darke, Rodrigo Fáez, Luis Garcia, Mario Kempes, Moises Llorens, Sid Lowe, Steve McManaman, Alejandro Moreno, Alexis Nunes, Ricardo Ortiz, Hernán Pereyra, Jorge Ramos, Hugo Sánchez, Gemma Soler, Dan Thomas and Pablo Zabaleta.
ElClásico Programming Lineup (All Times Eastern. Here for weeklong schedule)
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Thurs., Oct 21
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4 p.m.
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Jorge Ramos y Su Banda
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ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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7 p.m.
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Fuera de Juego
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ESPN+ (Spanish)
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6 p.m.
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ESPN FC
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ESPN+ (English)
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Fri., Oct. 22
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2:50 p.m.
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Osasuna vs. Granada
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ESPN+ (English, Spanish)
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4 p.m.
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Jorge Ramos y Su Banda
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ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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7 p.m.
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Fuera de Juego
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ESPN+ (Spanish)
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8 p.m.
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ESPN FC
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ESPN+ (English)
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Sat., Oct. 23
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7:55 a.m.
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Valencia vs. Mallorca
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ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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10 a.m.
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Jorge Ramos y Su Banda
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ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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10:05 a.m.
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Cádiz vs. Alavés
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ESPN+
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12:20 p.m.
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Elche vs. Espanyol
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ESPN+
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2:30 p.m.
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Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
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ESPN+
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2 p.m.
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Jorge Ramos y Su Banda
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ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
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2:30 p.m.
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Fuera de Juego
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ESPN+ (Spanish)
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3-5 p.m.
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Athletic Club vs. Villarreal
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ESPN+
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5-5:30 p.m.
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Fuera de Juego
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ESPN+ (Spanish)
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8 p.m.
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ESPN FC
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ESPN+
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Sun., Oct. 24
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7:50 a.m.
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Sevilla vs. Levante
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ESPN+
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8-9 a.m.
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Fútbol Center
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ESPN Deportes
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9-10 a.m.
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ESPN FC ElClásico Preview Show
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ESPN2, ESPN+ (English)
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9-10 a.m.
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Fuera de Juego ElClásico Especial
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ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ (Spanish)
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10-12:15 p.m.
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FC Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
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ESPN+
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12-1p.m.
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Fútbol Center
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ESPN Deportes
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12:15-12:45 p.m.
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Fuera de Juego ElClásico Postgame
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ESPN+ (Spanish)
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12:15 p.m.
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ESPN FC ElClásico Postgame
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ESPN+ (English)
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12:20 p.m.
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Real Betis vs. Rayo Vallecano
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ESPN+
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2:30 p.m.
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Atlético de Madrid vs. Real Sociedad
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ESPN+
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Monday, Oct. 25
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2:50 p.m.
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Getafe vs. Celta de Vigo
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ESPN+
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