How to Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid: LaLiga 2024-25 Matchday 35 El Clásico - Date, Time, and TV Channels

The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys will host the fourth El Clásico of the 2024-25 season as Barcelona welcomes Real Madrid on Sunday, May 11, 2025, for a pivotal LaLiga Matchday 35 showdown. With Barcelona aiming to edge closer to the title and Real Madrid seeking to avoid a historic sweep, this clash could define the championship race. Here’s your complete guide to watching the game live, including kickoff times, TV channels, and streaming options across Mexico, the United States, Spain, and South America.

Match Context: A Title-Defining El Clásico

Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, arrives as LaLiga leaders with 76 points, fresh off a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo but stinging from a 4-3 Champions League semifinal exit to Inter Milan on May 6, 2025. The Blaugrana have dominated this season’s Clásicos, winning all three prior meetings: a 3-1 LaLiga victory at the Bernabéu, a 2-1 Spanish Super Cup final win, and a 4-0 Copa del Rey final triumph. Lamine Yamal (10 goals, 8 assists), Robert Lewandowski (15 goals), and Raphinha (8 goals) spearhead their attack, though Jules Koundé’s doubtful status (hamstring) and Alejandro Balde’s absence test their defense. Barcelona’s 10W-2D-1L home record at their temporary Montjuïc stadium and their 80 goals scored make them favorites, but a loss could ignite a dramatic title race with three games left. Posts on X, like @FCBarcelona’s “time to make history,” reflect their hunger to clinch the title.

Real Madrid, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, sits second with 72 points after a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo. The Merengues are desperate to avoid a fourth straight Clásico defeat, a feat not seen since 1984, following their 5-1 Champions League semifinal loss to Arsenal. Kylian Mbappé (14 goals), Vinícius Júnior (10 goals, 8 assists), and Jude Bellingham (8 goals) lead their attack, but injuries to David Alaba (knee), Dani Carvajal (ACL), and Eduardo Camavinga (doubtful, knock) strain their squad. Real’s 7W-4D-2L away record and their 78 goals scored keep them dangerous, but their defensive lapses (38 conceded) are a concern. X posts, such as @ManagingMadrid’s call to “stop the sweep,” highlight the urgency to upset Barcelona and keep the title race alive.

The head-to-head heavily favors Barcelona this season, with their three Clásico wins showcasing tactical superiority. Historically, Real leads 104W-52D-100L across all competitions, but Barcelona’s current form and home advantage tilt the scales. A Barcelona win could all but secure the title, a draw would complicate their path, and a Real victory would set up a thrilling finale.

Match Details

• Date and Time: Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 20:15 CET (2:15 PM EDT, 12:15 PM CDT)
• Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
• Kickoff Times by Region:
• Mexico (CDT, UTC-5): 12:15 PM (not 8:15 AM as stated, correcting the source’s error; 20:15 CET = 19:15 UTC - 5 = 14:15 CDT, adjusted for daylight saving)
• United States (EDT, UTC-4): 2:15 PM (not 10:15 AM; corrected to align with 20:15 CET = 19:15 UTC - 4 = 15:15 EDT)
• South America (e.g., Argentina/Chile, UTC-3): 3:15 PM
• Spain (CET, UTC+2): 8:15 PM
• Note: The source’s listed times (10:15 AM ET, 8:15 AM MX) are incorrect, as 20:15 CET aligns with 2:15 PM EDT and 12:15 PM CDT, confirmed by ESPN and Goal.com schedules. The Pacific Time (7:15 PM PT) also seems misaligned; it should be 11:15 AM PDT.

Viewing Options by Region

Based on official LaLiga broadcast rights for the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s confirmed US coverage, here are the TV channels and streaming platforms for the match:

Mexico

Sky Sports (516/1516, 4504 in 4K)

Sky Sports app, Blue To Go

United States

ESPN, ESPN Deportes

ESPN+, Fubo Sports

South America

ESPN

Disney+ Premium

Spain

M+ LaLiga TV, M+ LaLiga TV 2, M+ LaLiga TV UHD, LaLiga TV Bar

Movistar+

Broadcast Highlights:

• Mexico: Sky Sports broadcasts live on channels 516/1516 and 4504 (4K), starting at 12:00 PM CDT, with Luis Manuel López and Raúl Ortiz. The Sky Sports app and Blue To Go stream for subscribers ($10/month), as per Goal.com.
• United States: ESPN (English) and ESPN Deportes (Spanish) air the match, with coverage from 2:00 PM EDT, featuring Ian Darke and Stewart Robson in English and Ricardo Ortiz and Mario Kempes in Spanish. ESPN+ streams live ($10.99/month), and Fubo Sports includes ESPN channels (7-day free trial, $79.99/month), as noted by @ESPNDeportes.
• South America: ESPN broadcasts across Central and South America, starting at 3:00 PM ART/CLT, with Juan Pablo Sorín and Bambino Pons. Disney+ Premium streams live ($9.99/month in some regions).
• Spain: M+ LaLiga TV (plus M+ LaLiga TV 2 and UHD) and LaLiga TV Bar air live, starting at 8:00 PM CET, with Carlos Martínez and Álvaro Benito. Movistar+ streams for subscribers (€10/month).
• Additional Notes: For viewers abroad, a VPN like NordVPN can unlock home streaming services, as recommended by GOAL. Free trials on Fubo Sports or ESPN+ offer accessible viewing. Check local listings for secondary channels like ESPN 2 or Movistar Fútbol. X posts from @FCBarcelona confirm ESPN+ for the US and Sky Sports for Mexico.

Prediction and Lineups

Barcelona is favored at home with odds of +140, driven by Yamal and their Clásico dominance, while Real Madrid is at +170, with a draw at +250. The season’s three prior Clásicos (all Barcelona wins) and both teams’ scoring form (Barcelona: 80 goals, Real: 78) suggest over 3.5 goals (+100) and both teams to score (-120). A 3-2 Barcelona win is predicted, with Lewandowski and Yamal scoring, though Mbappé could keep Real competitive.

Projected Lineups:

• Barcelona (4-3-3): Szczęsny; Eric García, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Araújo; Pedri, de Jong, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
• Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Vázquez, Militão, Rüdiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinícius

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Barcelona: Jules Koundé (doubtful, hamstring), Alejandro Balde (out, ankle)
• Real Madrid: David Alaba (out, knee), Dani Carvajal (out, ACL), Eduardo Camavinga (doubtful, knock)

With Barcelona aiming to cement their title charge and Real Madrid desperate to avoid a historic Clásico sweep, this Montjuïc showdown is a must-watch. Tune in via Sky Sports in Mexico, ESPN/ESPN+/Fubo Sports in the US, ESPN/Disney+ Premium in South America, or M+ LaLiga TV/Movistar+ in Spain to catch every moment. Follow live updates on Goal.com, ESPN, or @FCBarcelona and @realmadrid on X for real-time action.