Messi El Clasico
beIN SPORTS released its exclusive coverage schedule in advance of LaLiga’s most anticipated match of the year, El Clásico, between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F. on Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 at 2pm EST / 11am PST live from Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain. This edition of El Clásico comes at a critical time as both teams occupy the top two spots of the LaLiga standings.
Matchday coverage begins Wednesday, December 18th at 1pm PM EST on both networks. beIN SPORTS kicks off with a special one-hour edition of The Express, hosted by George D. Metellus accompanied by Hope Solo and former Manchester United goalkeeper, Gary Bailey, and Ray Hudson, Christian Vieri, Gabrielle Amado, and Jaime Easton direct from Barcelona. beIN SPORTS en Español’s The Express will be hosted by Ana Cobos alongside Alejandro Figueredo, and Jaime Macias. Former Guatemalan footballer, Carlos “El Pescadito” Ruiz, Jamie Easton, and Iñaki Angulo will be joining live from Camp Nou.
Calling the action for beIN SPORTS will be Phil Schoen and Thomas Rongen, while Diego Pessolano and Jaime Macias lead the charge on beIN SPORTS en Español.
Post-game coverage will feature instant reactions from the network’s veteran analysts, exclusive post-game interviews, and carry the teams’ press conferences live. Andrés Cordero will host The Soccer XTRA at 4pm EST on beIN SPORTS joined by Hope Solo and Gary Bailey, providing highlights and analysis.
beIN SPORTS en Español will air The Locker Room at 4:05pm EST hosted by Pablo Mariño alongside Jaime Macias, Diego Pessolano, and Alejandro Figueredo. Carlos “El Pescadito” Ruiz, Jamie Easton, and Iñaki Angulo will be joining live from Camp Nou.
Rounding out beIN SPORTS’ exciting schedule is the network’s popular Facebook Live show, Sports Burst hosted by Gabrielle Amado, which will be live from Barcelona at 12pm EST on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday’s show featuring Christian Vieri.
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