Lionel Messi is the all-time top scorer in El Clásico
Comcast will offer free, live Spanish-language coverage of La Ligas (Spanish League) El Clásico featuring the Cristiano Ronaldo led Real Madrid vs. Lionel Messis FC Barcelona this Saturday, October 25.The first leg of the 2014-15 El Clásico is a special Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel presentation of beIN SPORTS programming that will also feature pre- and post-game shows hosted by beIN SPORTS expert Spanish-language commentators, highlights of the last El Clásico and series Footballs Greatest Clubs and Sporting Rivalries showcasing both teams. This latest showdown between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona features the return of Uruguayan Luis Suárez. It also marks Luis Enriques first El Clásico as manager of FC Barcelona and the first ever Clásico for Colombian superstar and 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodríguez of Real Madrid. Heading into the highly anticipated match, Lionel Messi is the all-time top scorer in El Clásico, while Cristiano Ronaldo reigns as the only player to score in seven consecutive El Clásico matches.Available to the more than 20 million Xfinity TV customers around the country who currently receive the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel and/or beIN SPORTS, scheduled El Clásico programming includes: -8am ET/5am PT highlights from the last El Clásico match, plus programs from the series Footballs Greatest Clubs and Sporting Rivalries -11am ET/8am PT live The Express Preview (pre-game show) -12pm ET/9am PT live match El Clásico: Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona-2pm ET/11am PT live The Express Wrap-Up (post game show)
La Ligas El clasico scores strong ratings for ESPN Deportes
ESPN Deportes telecast of Spains El Clásico delivered a 7.2 coverage rating