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Only nine matches into the La Liga campaign, Real Madrid are already facing a critical situation as they head to the Camp Nou for the first El Clasico of the 2026/27 season against Barcelona on Sunday.
Hansi Flick's Barcelona have been flawless in their first nine league games, accumulating the maximum 27 points and establishing a five-point lead at the top of the table. They are six points ahead of third-placed Real Madrid, who have already suffered two league defeats and cannot afford to fall further behind.
Compounding the visitors' troubles, they will be without Vinicius Jr., who is suspended for this match after receiving a red card for pulling the hair of Nathan Saliba during the Valencia game two weeks ago.
The Sporting News provides the essential details ahead of this fixture, including viewing options, kickoff times, and the weekly schedule.
Kickoff Time and Global Viewing
The La Liga clash at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, is scheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 9 p.m. local time. For viewers in the United States, the match will be televised on ABC and can be streamed via Fubo and ESPN Select.
Here is how the kickoff time translates across U.S. time zones, noting that Europe will turn its clocks back for Daylight Savings Time one week before the United States does:
- Eastern Time: Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 p.m.
- Central Time: Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m.
- Mountain Time: Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m.
- Pacific Time: Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.
How to Watch in the U.S.
The match is available for live network TV broadcast on ABC, which can also be streamed on Fubo along with many other channels. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, allowing them to try the service before purchasing. This platform provides access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, and over 100 top channels of live TV and sports without cable (participating plans only; taxes and fees may apply).
Additionally, the game can be streamed on ESPN's streaming platform and app, ESPN Select. With ESPN Select, viewers can watch live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, plus shows like SportsCenter and First Take anytime, anywhere, only in the ESPN app.
La Liga Schedule This Week
All times are Eastern Time.
Friday, October 23
- Alaves vs. Malaga (3 p.m.)
Saturday, October 24
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Elche (8 a.m.)
- Racing Santander vs. Espanyol (10:15 a.m.)
- Valencia vs. Villarreal (12:30 p.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Deportivo A Coruna (3 p.m.)
Sunday, October 25
- Athletic Club vs. Getafe (9 a.m.)
- Celta Vigo vs. Real Betis (11:15 a.m.)
- Real Sociedad vs. Levante (1:30 p.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Real Madrid (4 p.m.)
Monday, October 26
- Sevilla vs. Osasuna (4 p.m.)
Originally reported by sportingnews.