How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid: live stream Copa del Rey final 2025 online

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El Clásico at La Cartuja: a cup final with Spanish silverware at stake

Kylian Mbappe' of Real Madrid looks during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
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The Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream will see an El Clásico play out to decide the premier cup competition in Spanish football, on 26 Apr 2025 at 20:00pm at Stadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, Spain.

Below we have all the information on how to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid from anywhere, with details on worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and live streams on TV screens, laptops, tablets and mobiles.

Each side won dramatic semi-finals with an aggregate score line of 5-4, with the Catalans beating Atlético Madrid and Los Blancos eventually overcoming Real Sociedad. While last weekend they both relied on injury time winners to keep their tilt for La Liga on track. It's advantage Barcelona in the league, enjoying a four-point cushion with six games remaining.

Despite their dual dominance in Spain, this will be the first time the historic rivals have met in the Copa del Rey final in 11 years. That match was decided in Real's favor with Gareth Bale's oft-replayed winner – the Welshman skipping down the touchline before nutmegging the keeper.

Here's where to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streams in the 2025 Copa del Rey final online from anywhere, including free options.

Can I watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid for FREE?

In Spain, football fans can watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid free online through the RTVE Play free streaming service.

Traveling outside Spain? Use NordVPN to unblock RTVE Play and watch your usual Copa del Rey stream as if you were back at home.

Use a VPN to watch any Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream

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How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streams in the US

The Barcelona vs Real Madrid live stream is on ESPN+ in the States. A monthly subscription to ESPN+ costs $11.99, while the annual price is $119.99/year.

Alternatively, if you have access to ESPN Deportes, the 2025 Copa del Rey final will also be shown there.

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How to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streams in the UK

Premier Sports is broadcasting the Barcelona vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey final live in the UK.

Premier Sports costs £15.99 on a rolling monthly basis. To save money, you can commit to a year for £11.99 per month or one upfront payment of £99.

Not in the UK right now? To access your usual streaming service from outside the UK, you'll need to download a good VPN, as detailed above.

When does Barcelona vs Real Madrid start?

Barcelona vs Real Madrid kicks off at 10pm local time in Seville on Saturday, April 26. That's 4pm ET / 1pm PT in the US, 9pm BST in the UK, and 2pm AEST on Sunday in Australia.

Can I watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser to watch the Copa del Rey on the go.

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