How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in La Liga from the UK, US, and India, as well as kick-off time and team news
Barcelona can extend their lead at the top of La Liga with a win against perennial rivals Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. The Catalan giants enjoy a nine-point advantage over Madrid heading into the game and victory would be a major boost in the race for the title.
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While the capital club have trailed their Clasico counterparts for the bulk of the season and lost the last two meetings, they did record a win in the reverse fixture and will be eager to secure a league double. A win for Madrid at Camp Nou would reduce the gap to just six points and make the run-in a lot more interesting.
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GettyKick-off timeDate:March 19, 2023Kick-off time:8pm GMT / 4pm ETVenue:Camp Nou
The game is scheduled for March 19, 2023 at Camp Nou. It will kick off at 8pm GMT in the UK (4pm ET in the U.S.)
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid is available to watch on Viaplay Sports 1 in the UK and it can be streamed live online through the Viaplay Sports app or La Liga TV. Sign up to Viaplay Sports here!
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In the U.S., El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ – sign up here!
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A 21-man Barcelona squad has been named for the game and can be seen below. Pedri is a notable absentee and he will miss the game alongside Ousmane Dembele.
Barca will be able to call upon the majority of their key performers though, with the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Frenkie de Jong, Gavi and Ronald Araujo all available.
Goalkeepers:Ter Stegen, Pena, TenasDefenders:Christensen, Alonso, Alba, Kounde, Garcia, Balde, AraujoMidfielders:Busquets, Gavi, Kessie, Roberto, De Jong, TorreForwards:Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Torres, Raphinha, AlarconReal Madrid team news
Carlo Ancelotti announced a 23-man panel for the trip to Catalunya and Madrid are boosted by the availability of Karim Benzema. The French striker was taken off during the mid-week Champions League victory against Liverpool after suffering an apparent injury, but he is fit enough to play on Sunday.
David Alaba remains out of action, but left-back Ferland Mendy has been passed fit.
Goalkeepers:Courtois, Lunin, Luis LopezDefenders:Carvajal, E. Militao, Vallejo, Nacho, Odriozola, Lucas Vazquez, Rudiger, MendyMidfielders:Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde, D. Ceballos, TchouameniForwards:Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vini Jr., Rodrygo, MarianoHead-to-head record
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Barcelona have enjoyed the upper hand on Real Madrid in their most recent meetings, with victories in the Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup, but Madrid won when they last met in La Liga, recording a 3-1 triumph.
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