Speculations are that Rafa Benitez is coaching for his job on Saturday. (Getty)
Dynamic storylines are at play Saturday when El Clasico debuts for this La Liga season. Barcelona hold a slight lead over Madrid in the table, but could push it to a respectable six points by giving Madrid their first loss at the Bernabeu this season.
There’s something for everyone in Saturday’s game. Whether it be the Catalonian independence process, the incredibly high security detail, or the possible return of Messi to the field, El Clasico is always about more than soccer.
If Madrid have anything going for them Saturday, it’s the atmosphere at the Bernabeu. The home team has won four of the previous five Clasicos, and Madrid are looking to rebound from a 3-2 defeat to Sevilla in their previous La Liga outing.
In the US, coverage starts at 12:15 p.m. Eastern on BeIN Sports USA. Fans in the UK can watch on Sky Sports 2.
Here’s how to watch the match online and on mobile:
How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Online
If you have access to a cable subscription, you can watch the game online for free through BeIN Sports. You’ll need the log-in and password for a cable subscription — either yours or someone else’s — to access the stream. Frequently asked questions about BeIN Sports can be found here. There is also a Spanish Language option for the stream.
Users without a cable subscription can watch the game through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to a handful of channels (including BeIN Sports) for a monthly fee. The service’s Best of Live TV package costs $20 a month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch a week’s worth of games for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
There is also a service, FuboTV, where you can watch matches from La Liga and other leagues for $6.99 a month. There is a 24-hour free trial option available.
In the United Kingdom, the match is being shown on Sky Sports 2. Sky Go is an available service to Sky customers. You’ll need the log-in and password for a satellite subscription to access the stream.
For International viewers: If you have access to a cable or satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — you can watch the match online on your respective local providers. Please click here for a listing of local providers in your home country.
How to Watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona On Mobile
Mobile users can watch the game on the BeIN Sports app, which is free to download for your Apple device, your Android or Google device, your Amazon device, and your Windows device. As is the case with the desktop live stream, you’ll need a cable log-in and password to access the stream on the app. There is also a Spanish Language option for the stream.
Users with a subscription to Sling TV can watch it on their app, which can be downloaded for free in the App store or the Google Play store. The service’s Best of Live TV package costs $20 a month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch a week’s worth of games for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
There is also a service, FuboTV, where you can watch matches from La Liga and other leagues for $6.99 a month. You can download the app from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
Mobile users in the UK can watch the game on the Sky GO app, which is free to download from the App Store or Google Play store. You’ll need a satellite subscription and log-in details to access the stream.
For International Viewers: Click here to find your local provider for the match.
Find out how to watch this game in Spanish at AhoraMismo.com:
