The Spanish Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, scheduled for 9pm this evening, will turn into a major event for LaLiga. The match, which marks the first meeting of this season between the two giants, will be broadcast free-to-air in Italy thanks to the new collaboration between Mediaset and DAZN. The agreement provides co-exclusive coverage of six major Spanish matches for the 2026-2027 season, and tonight's match represents the debut of this sub-licensing agreement.
For Italian viewers, the most surprising news is that the match will be available free-to-air on Italia1. The broadcast will begin at 8.45pm with an extensive pre-match offering updates from the pitch and analysis of the lineups. The commentary will be entrusted to Riccardo Trevisani, accompanied by the technical commentary of Borja Valero, former Fiorentina and Inter midfielder, who will bring his on-field experience to the coverage.
Those who prefer to watch the match from home or on the move will be able to access the free live streaming via the Mediaset Infinity platform and the SportMediaset website. The event will also be available on DAZN, the streaming platform that holds the complete rights to LaLiga in Italy. Subscribers to compatible plans will be able to follow the live broadcast on Smart TV, smartphone, tablet or PC, with the option to watch the match on-demand in the following days and take advantage of special content before kick-off, such as advanced tactical analyses.
Tonight's match promises to be a real spectacle: HansiFlick in command of Barcelona against the pragmatism of Real Madrid, with the talent of Yamal who will have to deal with the capital's defense. With the stakes high, the match promises to be an event not to be missed, both for fans and new spectators who will be able to enjoy top-level football free-to-air and free of charge.