Real Madrid will look to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona when they take on local rivals Atletico Madrid in a highly anticipated derby on Sunday. Currently sitting in second place, Real is four points behind Barcelona and will have to contend without their marquee summer signing, Kylian Mbappe, who is sidelined due to a thigh injury.
Atletico, positioned third in the standings, could overtake Real with a victory. Under the management of Diego Simeone, Atletico remains undefeated this season with four wins and three draws. Former Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has made a notable impact since his recent transfer, enhancing the team’s performance.
The derby is set to take place at the Estadio Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday, September 29, with kickoff scheduled for 9 p.m. CEST. For viewers in the United States, that translates to 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT, while fans in the UK can tune in at 8 p.m. BST and 5 a.m. AEST for Australian viewers on Monday.
Fans in the U.S. can catch the match live on ESPN Plus, which offers both English and Spanish-language broadcasts of La Liga. For viewers unable to access the match locally, utilizing a VPN can help in bypassing local restrictions, ensuring connectivity and privacy while streaming.
In the UK, the match will be broadcasted on ITV4, with coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. BST. Viewers can also stream the match for free through the ITVX service. Moreover, Premier Sports holds broadcasting rights in the UK and will showcase this match on its channels.
In Canada, TSN is the official broadcaster for La Liga, and this derby will be available on TSN Plus. Meanwhile, Australian fans can watch the match live on BeIn Sports, which has the rights for La Liga broadcasts in Australia.