New Delhi, Nov 25: La Liga will on December 3 be hosting a live screening in Delhi and Mumbai of the Spanish football league's showpiece match the "El Clasico" between traditional rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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The live screening of sporting events on a giant screen is popular in Europe and La Liga, which has recently launched its India office here, will be organising the event with the aim of popularising the league in the country.
"We feel that the most important way to grow is to be closer to our fans, and provide tem with newer, more exciting experiences."
"Both Real Madrid and Barcelona enjoy huge popularity in India and we feel that we owe the passionate fans of the league, a chance to experience such an event.
"This is a big step, and what we believe will be a great start to our journey in India," he added.
IANS