
There's more intrigue than ever as the first El Clasico of the 2020/21 La Liga campaign gets set for kick-off today at Camp Nou, with historic rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid both suffering pedestrian starts to the new season. Follow our guide below to watch every minute of this can't-miss match - here's how to get a Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream from anywhere.
Both sides suffered shock defeats in their last domestic outings, Real being left stunned last Saturday after Anthony Lozano’s first-half strike gave newly-promoted Cádiz a 1-0 win over last year's La Liga champions.
This clash between Spanish football's two biggest clubs kicks off at 4pm local time (CEST) today, making it a 3pm start in the UK. Full El Clasico live stream and TV viewing details are below - including ways to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid for FREE! Get yourself out to an early lead and watch the big match from anywhere by employing the services of a good VPN.
The worse was still to come for Real, however, as a few days later they were humbled 3-2 by Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.
For their part, Barcelona didn't suffer a similar mid-week humiliation, but they too were shocked in La Liga last weekend, falling 1-0 to Getafe by way to a 56th-minute Jamie Mata penalty - the first time Getafe have beat the Catalan giants in nine years.
As a result, the stakes have been raised for the first El Clasico of the new Spanish football season - arguably European football's most famous and bitterly contested rivalry. Trust us when we say you don't want to miss a single second of today's match - and you don't have to. Read on for how to watch a Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream right now.
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How to watch El Clasico from outside your country
Scroll down for all the ways you can watch this clash between these two Spanish footballing giants online in various countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home.
This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in. Don't sweat it, though, as you've got the option of using a VPN to tune to your preferred coverage wherever you are.
It's really easy to do, so don't feel you have to miss out because you finally got to take that well-earned holiday - here's how to get started.
Use a VPN to live stream El Clasico from anywhere
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream: how to watch El Clasico 2020 in the UK
La Liga TV has the broadcasting rights for Saturday afternoon's big match between Barcelona and Real Madrid in the UK. The channel, which is run by Premier Sports, is available on TV from £9.99 a month through both Sky and Virgin Media.
There's also a streaming-only option available, costing £9.99 for the full works including Premier Sports 1 and 2, LaLiga TV, and Box Nation. Similar to above, you can get La Liga TV on a streaming-only basis for £5.99 a month. You can check out all the various options and subscribe to Premier Sports and La Liga TV here.
Better still, due to the current circumstances, the Saturday blackout rule has been temporarily lifted, meaning you can tune in to Saturday afternoon matches live on La Liga TV.
Build-up for the game begins on the channel at 2pm BST, ahead of a 3pm BST kick-off.
Out of the UK but want to watch your usual La Liga live stream? Just follow the VPN route as described above and you'll be up and running in no time.
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How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid: FREE El Clasico live stream in the US
International pay-TV sports specialist beIN Sports has the rights to broadcast La Liga Spanish football until 2024 in the US. It's an exclusive deal, too, and subscribing also means you can watch via the beIN Sports Connect app.
beIN Sports can be accessed via most cable providers, but also through streaming services such as fuboTV, where it's offered as part of its entry-level Family package, which costs $64.99 a month for access to more than 110 channels - including nearly all the sports networks you could ask for.
it's easy to get started, too, thanks to a slick payment system that accepts internationally recognized payment platform PayPal as well as major credit and debit cards. But best of all, fubo offers a FREE 1-week trial, which essentially means you can watch El Clasico this weekend without paying a penny!
Whatever option you choose, Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streaming coverage will start at 9.45am ET / 6.45am ET ahead of a 10am ET / 7am PT kick-off on Saturday, October 24.
And don't forget, a quality VPN will let you take your preferred streaming service with you wherever you go, even if that happens to be abroad.
How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid: live stream El Clasico soccer in Canada
As with the US, beIN Sports is where Barcelona vs Real Madrid will be shown in Canada. Subscribers can also tune in through the beIN Sports Connect app on mobile.
If you don't want to subscribe to beIN then FuboTV is the exclusive over-the-top provider carrying the streaming service's La Liga soccer coverage.
The game begins, as south of the border, at 10am ET / 7am ET.
Of course, if you are outside Canada, you can follow the VPN route above and tune in with a beIN or Fubo login all the same.
El Clasico live stream: how to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Australia
If you fancy watching El Clasico Down Under, you'll need to be a subscriber to the exclusive broadcaster...beIN Sports.
If you're a Foxtel customer, you can add beIN to your package for an extra fee. No worries if you aren't though as you can also subscribe to beIN as a standalone subscription that can be watched on your laptop, desktop computer or mobile device. That costs $19.99 per month after you've taken advantage of a FREE two week trial.
That said, sports streaming specialists Kayo Sports includes beIN in its package. The Basic plan costs just $25 a month and lets you stream on two screens, while Premium is a mere $35 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices.
Of the two, Kayo Sports Premium represents the best value as it offers multi-screen support - which means you can effectively split the price of a monthly subscription between friends or family and pay less.
Kayo also lets you watch a load of other great sports, and most enticingly, there's even a free 14-day Kayo Sports trial on offer, so you can check it out for yourself without committing a penny Its app works across PCs, Macs, smartphones, tablets, select smart TVs and more - console support is the only obvious outlier, but it's said to be "coming soon".
This crucial clash at Camp Nou kicks off at 1am AEDT in the early hours of Sunday morning.
How to watch El Clasico: Barcelona vs Real Madid live stream in New Zealand
As with their Antipodean neighbours, beIN Sports has exclusive rights to show La Liga football in New Zealand including this huge match
Sky subscribers can add beIN to their package at an additional cost or, like in Australia, you can subscribe to a standalone package that can be watched via your laptop, desktop or mobile app.
It costs $19.78 per month after you've taken advantage of the FREE two-week trial. But unlike in Oz, there's no standalone beIN Sports subscription option.
Kick-off time for Barcelona vs Real Madrid in New Zealand is 3am NZDT in the wee hours of Sunday, October 25.
El Clasico preview: Barcelona vs Real Madrid team news
The ongoing saga surrounding Lionel Messi's future at Barca appears to continue to be a distraction for the hosts with boss Ronald Koeman offering up that the Argentine star's performances "could be better" as he currently sees his hyper-talented side languishing mid-table.
There are also plenty of questions being asked about the form of another one of the club's big names, struggling striker Antoine Griezmann. The Frenchman has failed to score so far this season and blazed over the bar his side's best chance in their recent defeat against Getafe.
Madrid, meanwhile, come into the match third in La Liga's standing. Gaffer Zinedine Zidane has something of a selection headache, however, with injury concerns over Sergio Ramos, Martin Odegaard, Alvaro Odriozola, Eden Hazard, Daniel Carvajal, and Mariano Diaz. For their part, Barca must make do without injured trio of defender Jordi Alba, first-choice keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and centre-back Samuel Umtiti.
2020/21 El Clasico dates and recent results
There are two El Clasico encounters between Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga each season - here are the dates for 2020/21.
- Saturday, October 24: Barcelona vs Real Madrid a
- Sunday, April 11: Real Madrid vs Barcelona
Last season (2019/20), Madrid enjoyed the spoils of the rivalry, notching a victory in March earlier this year just before the world went into coronavirus lockdown.
- December 18, 2019: Barcelona 0 - 0 Real Madrid
- March 1, 2020: Real Madrid 1 - 0 Barcelona
Before that, Barcelona emerged with a 4-1 aggregate victory in the 2018/19 Copa del Rey semi-finals, Spain's most prestigious domestic cup competition.
However, it was all for nought as the Catalans lost to Valencia in the final.
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