El Clasico 2022: La Liga to host a mega public viewing in Mumbai with Patrick Kluivert

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Bengaluru, October 7: La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football is bringing the marquee clash -- El Clasico -- public viewing back to Mumbai after six years on October 16.

The match screening will be hosted at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla and will
see attendance from fans, La Liga partners and stakeholders and La Liga Ambassador and ex-FC Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert.

To attend the event, which will also feature exciting activities like trivia quiz, photo booths and more, fans need to register and passes will be given on a first-come-firstserve basis.

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The El Clasico is more than just a football match -- it is a cultural phenomenon that unites fans across the globe.

It is known as one of the most iconic and passionate rivalries in the world of sports as both of Europe's leading football clubs -- Real Madrid and FC Barcelona -- face off against each other.

The first El Clasico of the 2022-23 La Liga season has an Asia-focused kick-off, with the match starting at 7.45PM IST.

Benzema vs Lewandowski

Two of the most renowned football clubs -- Real Madrid and Barcelona -- face off against each other twice every La Liga season to tip the scales in their favour and emerge victorious.

The iconic showdown has an all-new feel to it this year, with fresh squads and the world waiting with bated breath to see the Robert Lewandowski-Karim Benzema face-off.

Fan engagement

"India has, time and again, shown it's love and passion for football and La Liga. I'm so happy to be coming back to experience the magic and action of El Clasico

with the fans, and visit Mumbai for the first time. La Liga has planned an exceptional experiential that

I'm looking forward to be a part of," said Kluivert.

La Liga India Managing Director Jose Antonio Cachaza shared his views, "We're excited to be bringing back fan viewings, and kicking it off in Mumbai, which has some of the most passionate fans of both the clubs and La Liga. "

Xavi's Barca

Barcelona, coached by the legendary Xavi have been in good form this season. The El Clasico experience in Mumbai will join the ranks of these monumental activations and be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for fans.

For those watching the match from home, it will be broadcast on Sports18, Sports 18 Khel, MTV & VootSelect platforms from 7.45PM IST onwards on October 16.

Ancelotti, Real's key

Real Madrid have hard taskmaster Carlo Ancelotti, a coach with impeccable credentials in their dug out.

The first El Clasico of La Liga's 2022-23 season will also be broadcast with Hindi commentary on Sports18 Khel, Viacom18's free-to-air sports channel. Jio Cinema will live-stream the match in multiple language feeds including English, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali and it will also be available in English on Voot.