Copa del Rey semifinals: FC Barcelona-Atletico de Madrid and Real Sociedad-Athletic Club live on ESPN+
The road to the Copa del Rey final continues next week with both semifinal second legs streaming live on ESPN+ in English and Spanish. On Tuesday, March 3, FC Barcelona host Atletico de Madrid at 3 p.m. ET in the second leg of their semifinal series. FC Barcelona, after a stunning 0-4 defeat in the first leg, must pull off one of the most remarkable reversals in Copa del Rey history to have a chance at extending their record 44th final in the competition. Rob Palmer, Stewart Robson and reporter Gemma Soler will call the match in English, with Fernando Palomo, Eduardo Biscayart and reporter Moises Llorens on the Spanish call.
On Wednesday, March 4, Real Sociedad face Basque rivals Athletic Club at 3 p.m. ET in the other semifinal second leg, exclusively on ESPN+. The fierce regional rivalry adds another layer of intensity as both clubs chase a spot in the final. Real Sociedad holds a 1-0 lead from the first leg.
Copa del Rey - Semifinals (Leg 2)
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LALIGA Matchday 26: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal and Atletico highlight weekend slate
As the LALIGA season moves into Matchday 26, the title race remains tightly contested, with FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal and Atletico de Madrid all in action across ESPN platforms this weekend.
On Saturday at 10:15 a.m. ET, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski and league leaders Barcelona host third-place Villarreal on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes in a matchup between two of the top three teams in the standings. Barcelona looks to remain in first place, while Villarreal aims to gain ground near the top of the table. Commentators: Adrian Healey and Alex Pareja (English); Ricardo Ortiz and Mario Kempes (Spanish).
Later that afternoon at 3 p.m. ET, Antoine Griezmann and Atletico de Madrid travel to face Real Oviedo on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. Atleti, currently among the league's top four, seeks to keep pace in the race near the top. Commentators: Mark Donaldson, Kasey Keller and reporter Sid Lowe (English); Ricardo Ortiz and Mario Suarez (Spanish).
Matchday 26 concludes Monday at 3 p.m. ET as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jnior and Real Madrid host Getafe on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. Real Madrid enters the weekend looking to continue their push alongside Barcelona and Villarreal at the top of the LALIGA standings. Commentators: Rob Palmer, Stewart Robson and reporter Alex Kirkland (English); Fernando Palomo, Eduardo Biscayart and reporter Martin Ainstein (Spanish).
ESPN FC will provide pregame and postgame coverage on ESPN+.
LALIGA - Matchday 26
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Dutch Eredivisie: PSV visit Heracles Almelo on ESPN+
League-leading PSV Eindhoven travels to face Heracles Almelo on Saturday at 12:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+. PSV, led by U.S. internationals Ricardo Pepi and Sergino Dest, look to maintain their position at the top of the Eredivisie standings as the title race continues.
Matchday 25 Dutch Eredivise schedule:
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