The first El Clasico matchup between Real Madrid and Barcelona will have special programming via ESPN this weekend. With the two sides locked in an early title race in LaLiga, this tense game is pivotal for the title race this season. Additionally, it is the first chance to see Kylian Mbappe go up against Barcelona while wearing the famous white kit of Real Madrid. The game has all the makings of a great contest, and ESPN is taking advantage.
Saturday’s game between the two Spanish giants will have an ESPN+ MegaCast. This means that on Saturday, there will be five different viewing options at the disposal of fans in the United States. ESPN+ will have traditional English-language coverage, as it has had for recent instances on El Clasico. Likewise, ESPN Deportes will broadcast the game for Spanish-language audiences. Then, as part of an increased push for reactionary commentary in sports, there will be English and Spanish watch-along shows for live reactions during the game. ESPN+ will have this available with the stars of ESPN FC for those in English and Ahora o Nunca for those watching in Spanish.
Viewing options for El Clasico
English-language Broadcast — ESPN+Commentary by Ian Darke and Steve McManamanSpanish-language broadcast — ESPN DeportesCommentary by Fernando Palomo and Eduardo BiscayartEnglish-language watch-along — ESPN+Analysis by Dan Thomas, Alejandro Moreno and Craig BurleySpanish-language watch-along — ESPN+Analysis by Mauricio Pedroza, Herculez Gomez, Alex Pareja, and Carolina de las SalasAerial Camera — ESPN+Fans can see formations and player movements from one perspective.
Additionally, ESPN is providing over two hours of pregame and postgame coverage for those watching in English and Spanish. For English-language audiences, ESPN2 will have pregame coverage with an El Clasico special with Dan Thomas, Alejandro Moreno and Craig Burley. ESPN Deportes will also have extensive pregame coverage in the buildup to the…
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Publish date : 2024-10-22 19:18:04
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