Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid to see if Los Blancos can gain a crucial victory that would see them trail their great rivals and La Liga leaders by just a single point with three league games remaining. This guide explains how to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid online via live stream, on TV, and from anywhere with a VPN.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid key information
• Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
• Kick-off time: 4.15pm CET / 3.15pm BST / 10.15am ET
• Venue: Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona
• TV & Streaming: Premier Sports (UK), ESPN+ (US), TSN+ (Canada), beIN Sports (Australia)
• FREE Stream: GXR (select countries)
• Watch from anywhere: Try NordVPN risk-free
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: preview
One of the all-time great rivalries is renewed this weekend as Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the final Clásico of the season. While any game between Spain’s two most successful clubs is a must-watch, this fixture takes on extra significance as there are huge implications in the title race.
With just four games remaining, Barcelona are four points clear of second-placed Madrid and know that a victory would virtually ensure another title triumph. Hansi Flick’s side have been sensational all season, scoring a staggering 91 goals in just 34 league games, and will be confident that the trio of Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha can unlock the Los Blancos defence.
Barca have won the last three meetings between the two sides, securing a thumping 4-0 win at the Bernabeu before triumphing 5-2 in the Supercopa de Espana final and 3-2 in the Copa del Rey final. However, they enter the game on the back of a huge disappointment after losing 7-6 on aggregate against Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-finals.
Madrid will be hope there is some European hangover for Barcelona and manager Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate to gain a victory in what is expected to be his final El Clásico. The Italian is set to leave the club in the summer and will not want to depart with a fourth successive defeat to the club’s greatest rivals.
Can I watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid for free?
Fans in certain countries can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid for free on GXR on Sunday.
GXR operates in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, with free coverage (geo-restricted) on their website.
How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid from anywhere
Out of the country when Barcelona vs Real Madrid is on? That doesn't mean you have to miss the game. A VPN - or Virtual Private Network - means you can set your IP address to make your device appear to be in any country in the world, bypassing streaming geo-restrictions.
Provided it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs, you can use a VPN to unblock the streaming services you use back home. It also comes with added internet security benefits, which sounds like a winner to us.
FourFourTwo’s colleagues at TechRadar are experts in this field, and they reckon NordVPN is the best VPN provider on the market.
Can I watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the UK?
Barcelona vs Real Madrid is being shown by Premier Sports, which is the home of LaLigaTV in the UK.
The game will go out on Premier Sports 1 on TV, and on the Premier Sports Player streaming platform.
Every single top-flight clash in Spain is available to stream for £7.99 a month.
Certain La Liga have been available free-to-air on ITV but this won't be one of them.
Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in the US
In the US, you can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on ESPN+, which is the streaming platform of the sports broadcasting giant.
ESPN+ subscriptions will set you back $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, and will get you all the La Liga and other football games to choose from.
Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Canada
Canadians can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on TSN+, the home of La Liga in the Great White North. Prices start from $19.99 a month.
Can I watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid in Australia?
Fans in Australia can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on beIN Sports, which also carries all La Liga games. A monthly subscription costs $14.99.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Team news
Despite limping off during the 4-3 loss to Inter Milan in midweek, centre back Inigo Martinez is expected to be fit for El Clásico. The 33-year-old has been key to Barcelona’s success this season, making 44 appearances in all competitions.
Eric Garcia also appeared to be struggling in extra-time and was replaced in the 98th minute but the Spain international is also expected to be available this weekend. One defender who may miss the crucial clash is Alejandro Balde who is still battling a hamstring problem.
There are also some concerns over forward Robert Lewandowski who came off the bench against Inter but has been carrying a hamstring injury. Should they decide to leave him out the starting XI, they may well turn to Ferran Torres to lead the line.
For Real Madrid, the major concern is in defence, where David Alaba, Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger are all sidelined alongside full-back duo Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy.
That means Aurélien Tchouameni and Raul Asencio are likely to remain in the centre of defence despite their struggles in the narrow 3-2 victory over Celta Vigo last time out.
The one piece of positive news on the injury front for Madrid is that Brazil international Rodrygo has recovered in time to make the squad after missing out last weekend due to illness.
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