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The biggest rivalry is soccer returns on Saturday, as Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in La Liga action for the 173rd time. Real Madrid are in the midst of a 35-match unbeaten run, and lead Barcelona by six points atop the Spanish league table.
If you’re looking for a live stream of El Clasico, there are a handful of ways to watch online, regardless of whether you have cable.
Here’s a rundown of streaming options:
Watch for Free in the United States via the go90 App
If you’re in the United States and have a mobile device, the easiest way to watch is to download Verizon’s go90 app, which will be streaming the game for free. It’s free to download the app, and you don’t need a cable subscription or any log-in information to watch the stream. Simply download the app and watch the game.
Click here to download the app.
The app is available to everyone in the United States, regardless of your mobile carrier. Verizon Wireless customers, though, have an additional perk: They can stream the game, and all other go90 content, without using any data.
You can click here for more information about go90’s soccer coverage, which includes telecasts of Spanish, Italian, French and Mexican league games, as well as other CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches.
The go90 stream is available on mobile devices and tablets, but not on computers. The stream won’t be directly available on connected TVs, but if you have a connected TV capable of mirroring smart phones, you can cast the go90 stream onto your TV from your phone.
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes beIN Sports
On the Web:
Users without a cable subscription can watch the game through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to a handful of channels for a monthly fee, or through FuboTV, a soccer streaming service. Both services have free trials that will allow you to watch today’s match without having to pay. Click here to sign up for SlingTV and click here to sign up for FuboTV.
If you’re interested in watching today’s match but aren’t going to use either service beyond today, either option will do the trick. If you’re interested in retaining either service beyond today, though, here’s a breakdown of what each service offers:
Sling
If you’re interested in gaining access to a broad range of cable channels, including ESPN, CNN, TNT and TBS, Sling is your best bet. The service’s Orange package costs $20 per month, and the Sports Extra package, which includes beIN Sports, costs an extra $5 per month. Sling also offers a 7-day trial, an advantage over the 24-hour trial provided by Fubo.
To sign up for Sling, follow these steps:
1. 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.
2. When you sign up, you’ll be prompted to select Sling Orange, which costs $20 per month. To watch today’s match, you’ll need add on the Sports Extra package, which costs an additional $5 per month. Again: You will not be charged if you cancel your subscription before the 7-day trial ends.
3. Download the Sling desktop app, and navigate over to beIN Sports to watch the match.
FuboTV
If all you’re looking for is live soccer and you’re looking to save money, FuboTV is a better option because of the lower monthly price of just $9.99 a month.
Signing up for FuboTV is easy: Simply click here to sign up for FuboTV.
The service provides access to matches from La Liga and other leagues for $9.99 a month. There is a 24-hour free trial option available. You’ll need a credit card to sign up, but if you cancel your subscription within 24 hours you will not be charged. Click here to sign up for a free trial with FuboTV.
To recap:
Sling TV: Free 7-day trial. Must add the Sports Extra package to watch today’s match. If you stay on beyond the free trial and keep the Sports Extra package, you’ll be charged $25 per month.
FuboTV: Free 24-hour trial of the full service that includes beIN Sports. If you stay on beyond the trial, you’ll be charged $9.99 per month.
With an App:
Users with a subscription to Sling TV can watch it on their app, you can download for free in the App store or the Google Play store. As is the case with the desktop option, you’ll need to add on the Sports Extra package, which includes beIN Sports, in order to watch today’s match.
There’s also a Sling app for Roku, Chromecast, Nexus player, ZTE and XBox One. Click here for a full list of compatible devices.
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 7-day trial period ends, you will not be charged.
You can also watch the game with an app through FuboTV, where you can watch matches from La Liga and other leagues for $9.99 a month. You can download the app from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
To recap:
Sling TV: Free 7-day trial. Must add the Sports Extra package to watch today’s match. If you stay on beyond the free trial and keep the Sports Extra package, you’ll be charged $25 per month.
FuboTV: Free 24-hour trial of the full service that includes beIN Sports. If you stay on beyond the trial, you’ll be charged $9.99 per month.
If You’re in the United States & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes beIN Sports
On the Web:
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.
With an App:
Mobile users can watch the game on the BeIN Sports app, which is free to download for your Apple device or your Android or Google 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.
If You’re in the United Kingdom & Have a Cable or Satellite Subscription That Includes Sky Sports
On the Web:
In the United Kingdom, the match is being shown on Sky Sports One. Sky Go is an available service to Sky customers. You’ll need the log-in and password for a satellite subscription — either yours or someone else’s — to access the stream.
With an App:
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.
If You’re Not in the United States or the United Kingdom
Live streaming options are also available in the following regions:
Spain: Today’s match will be broadcast on Abono Football 1, which is available for five Euro/month. Abono’s service includes one La Liga match each week, and is available for download on computers, tablets and mobile devices.
Central/South America: South of the United States, the broadcast rights for El Clasico belong to ESPN. The match is available for streaming on the ESPN app, provided you have valid subscription information.
India: Broadcast rights for India and surrounding nations are owned by Sony Six. The channel does not have any subscription-based streaming options for non-television users.
Canada: Today’s match is available on beIN Sports Canada. Users can stream online using beIN Sports Connect by following the information provided above.
United Arab Emirates: Users in UAE can watch on beIN Sports Arabia. Users can stream online using beIN Sports Connect by following the information provided above.
Find out how to watch this match in Spanish at AhoraMismo.com:
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Live Stream: How to Watch Online for Free