The greatest football rivalry is back. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona are set to meet in Copa del Rey for the first time since the 2018-19 edition. The first leg of the semi-final is going to be the 252nd El Clasico game in history. Fans in India are looking forward to enjoying the mouth-watering clash, and they are asking on which TV channel the live telecast of the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey game can be watched. Here, you will get to know the broadcasting and streaming details of FCB vs RMA, El Clasico.
FCB vs RMA Head-to-head and Current Forms
In the previous 251 meetings, Real Madrid has won 101 games while 98 times the Barcelona-based club emerged victorious. A total of 52 El Clasico games have ended in a draw. The most recent meeting between both sides came in Spanish Super Cup Final in January 2023. The final was won by Xavi’s Barcelona by 3-1.
FC Barcelona is sitting at the top of the La Liga table with a strong 7 points lead over the no.2 Real Madrid. Barca has also won one trophy this season in the form of the Spanish Super Cup. However, this season they have also seen UCL and Europa League ousters. The team’s current form is also not good as they are coming to the Copa del Rey semi-finals after losing their last two games.
Talking about Real Madrid, they have been unbeaten in their last 6 games. The Madrid-based club is in red-hot form as 9 days ago, they beat Liverpool by 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Last month, they also lifted their first trophy of the season by winning the FIFA Club World Cup. On Thursday, Karim Benzema and co. will be favorites to win.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live Telecast Channel in India
The live telecast of the Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey clash won’t be available on any TV channel in India. The reason behind this being no TV broadcaster in the country has acquired the rights of the Spanish Football Cup. However, the match can be watched via live streaming in India.
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Live Streaming in India
The good news for football freaks is that the Fancode app has acquired the digital rights of Copa del Rey. So, the live streaming of the Real Madrid vs Barcelona match in India can be watched on the Fancode app. The OTT platform is offering two subscriptions; the first one will cost you INR 25 with which you can watch only tonight’s game. However, if you purchase INR 69 pass then you will be able to watch the full Copa del Rey 2022-23 season.
Note: If you already have a monthly or annual subscription to the Fancode app, then you don’t need to buy Tour Pass.
Match Details
Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona, Copa del Rey 2022-23 Semi-final 1st Leg
Date and Time in India: March 3 at 1:30 AM
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey Semi-finals Schedule
| Date (India) | Match | Time (IST) |
| Mar 3 | Real Madrid vs Barcelona (SF 1st Leg) | 1:30 AM |
| Apr 6 | Real Madrid vs Barcelona (SF 2nd Leg) | 1:30 AM |
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