Press Release

GOL TV Canada To Show All Real Madrid, Barcelona Matches

February 23, 2010

GOL TV Canada is pleased to announce, the network has resumed its broadcast of a full slate of La Liga matches featuring Spanish powerhouse clubs Real Madrid C.F. and FC Barcelona for the remainder of this season and the next two league campaigns.

Canada’s first 24-hour soccer channel will bring each and every league match featuring the storied rivals, including the all-important head-to-head clash between the sides taking place on April 11th. As part of the ongoing commitment to its Spanish language audience, GOL TV Canada viewers can opt to watch Real Madrid and Barcelona with Spanish commentary using the ‘SAP’ option on their televisions.

The two clubs are in a close fight for the Spanish league crown in the current season. Barcelona holds a two point edge over Real Madrid with another 15 rounds left to play.

The next La Liga broadcast takes place on Saturday, February 27 as Real Madrid visits Tenerife at 2 p.m. That broadcast will be followed by Barcelona hosting Malaga at 4 p.m.