El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona to be shown on basic cable through Abu Dhabi Sports 1 and 2

Those with a basic e-life or Du subscription will be able to watch the Spanish Super Cup matches

La Liga president Javier Tabas says the Spanish league is considering playing some top-flight matches overseas. David Ramos / Getty Images
Powered by automated translation

Are you ready for another exciting showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona, this time in the Spanish Super Cup later this month?

Those with a basic e-life or Du subscription are in luck.

Instead of heading out to watch the game, football fans can enjoy the big match for free at home or a friend’s house as it will be broadcast through Abu Dhabi Sports 1 and 2.

__________________

READ MORE: 

Neymar's move to PSG a blow to Barcelona's status atop football's food chain

Cristiano Ronaldo hints on return to England football after frustration over tax probe

Conte laughs off claims Hazard could replace Neymar at Barcelona

__________________

The first leg will be shown on August 14 with kickoff at midnight while the second leg will take place on August 17 with a 1am start.

The last time the two sides met was on April 23 when Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in a La Liga match.

A lot has changed since the two sides last played one another including the big news of Neymar leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain.

__________________

READ MORE: 

Neymar vows to win 'lots of trophies' as Brazil forward is presented to PSG fans

Neymar motivated by 'a bigger challenge' not money in move to PSG

Neymar's call to leave Barcelona for PSG may be profitable but not necessarily wise

Neymar stops off in Dubai as speculation mounts over record move to PSG

__________________