The number combined the 1. Two of the most successful teams in the sport, and not to mention the two best players in the world on opposite sides - the stage is set. A win for Barca will give them a six-point cushion which, in terms of the Spanish top flight, is enormous. The game is going to kick off in Madrid at 13:00 local time. You can see the fivethirtyeight estimate by clicking on the link.
It is estimated that around 25 million viewers tuned in to watch these finals. When Sunday's match between Barcelona and Real Madrid comes around at -- stream on Try for free -- neither Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo will be present. The clubs have combined to win 11 of the past 12 Spanish league titles and 56 all-time. Something that just simply never happens. States that 650 million viewers are expected to watch the match but follow the link and the article is quite clear — 650 million is the potential audience if everyone who has access to the broadcasting stations actually tunes in and watch. When it comes to silverware, the two clubs are on top of the world.
There's no doubt Barcelona is likely to win, but don't be shocked if the unexpected happens. Kick off is at 8pm. So how can you tune in? The two most expensive players in the current Clasico squads are Neymar and Gareth Bale, although the latter will miss Saturday's game through injury. The first el Clasico of 2016 between Barcelona and Real Madrid was watched by 1. Would be a shame if Real got rid in the summer. In November, that in less than one year his league had already added 50 million viewers in Asia alone.
Since then, the Champions League holders have sacked Julen Lopetegui and appointed Santiago Solari. Again, that balloon is easily pricked. Between the two clubs, Real and Barca have four of the five most expensive players ever. Obviously this number is nowhere near the actual audience, despite many suggesting otherwise. Decades of duels, and still no dominant side. Global numbers for the Super Bowl are even harder to pin down, with many around 30-50 million watch outside the U. And really, no one should watch that show, because it is really, objectively terrible.
Barcelona match of the 2017-18 season is Saturday at the Bernabeu. A few years back took on the same issue when comparing El Clásico to the Super Bowl. In comparison to el Clasico from November 2015, the April 2nd telecast of el Clásico averaged 1,915,487 total viewers, which was a 2. The first meeting, at Madrid's Bernabeu had an attendance of 81,044 while the second, at Barcelona's Camp Nou, drew a crowd of 99,264. Only the Dallas Cowboys are ahead of them.
And there's more on the line for Real as they look to get something going in the league. The two teams have dominated the Champions League in recent years and in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi they have the two best players of this generation and players that stand up to a comparison to any of the best who have ever played the game. According to a covering all sports, Barcelona are fifth-placed in terms of total annual salaries paid, while Madrid are ninth. About The Author Publisher of World Soccer Talk, Christopher Harris founded the site in 2005. While this fixture has been dominated by the Messi vs. Playing for these clubs is lucrative.
Here, SunSport runs through both sides and how each player performed in a vintage El Clasico. When the Spanish league opened offices in Singapore and Tokyo a year ago it announced a goal of doubling its Asian viewership by 2020 from 200 million to 400 million. The first leg of the semi-final takes place tonight, with the second leg scheduled for February 27. On all three occasions, Madrid could consider themselves very, very hard done by. When it comes to supporters inside the stadium, El Clasico is unparalleled.
Real Madrid's defense is aging and has really struggled with speed and timing. Cumulative season audience is taken to be a weekly number; viewers having access to stations broadcasting the leagues are assumed to be viewers. Rating: 7 Alcacer Only came on in stoppage time after Suarez looked like he picked up a knock. The real number I think is more likely to be just this side of 100 million. Average Audience Units actuals , P2+, A18-49, Men 18-49, A25-54, Reach based on a qualifier of 1+ minutes - Persons 2+ Units actuals For more information, please visit.
These two lead the way when it comes to biggest followings on social media and also boast some of the most popular players. Rating: 7 Sergi Roberto Set up the opener with a great run and cross but was sent off just before half-time after a clash with Marcelo. Neither club is averse to spending big money to get the players they want. Real-time last sale data for U. All quotes are in local exchange time. Barcelona is narrowly behind at 101.
Here's a sense of how El Clasico compares with the biggest events in other sports. On the Real Madrid side, it's likely Isco or Marco Asensio, but because Barcelona is in a good moment, expect something huge from somebody like Philippe Coutinho or Ousmane Dembele. It boils down to not having a finisher like Cristiano Ronaldo in attack. The most prestigious fixture in the soccer calendar has never been bigger, or more important. You can also cast games from your computer through Google Chrome. It was watched by 4. If the game was already attracting a huge audience why the need for this promotion? View source version on businesswire.