La Liga is Spain’s premier professional football division and one of the best in the world, pitting giants like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico against one another weekly. Now that the 2020/21 season is set to get underway, you won’t want to miss a minute of the action. Find out how to watch games live at home or with a mobile device in this guide.
La Liga 2021 TV Preview
This season will be the 90th in La Liga history and will see 20 teams play a total of 38 matches each across the season. Last year, Real Madrid won a record 34th title with French legend Zinadine Zidane back as head coach. The rivalry between Real and Barcelona is as close as ever, but the Catalan side are struggling to find a coach that can live with the demand for titles associated with the job.
Unsurprisingly, Barcelona and Real Madrid are expected to battle it out for the championship this year. The two will look to add more silverware to their bulging trophy cabinets, with stars such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Gareth Baleat their disposal. Atletico Madrid is Spain’s third biggest team, a fierce rival of neighbours Real, who famously knocked champions Liverpool out of the 2020 UEFA Champions League. They will be looking to split the two Classico teams or even go one better and win their first La Liga title since 2014.
La Liga 2021 Live TV Fixtures (Sydney time)
| Date | Event | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 6 Mar | Valencia v Villarreal | LIVE: 7.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sun, 7 Mar | Elche v Sevilla | LIVE: 2.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Sun, 7 Mar | Osasuna v Barcelona | LIVE: 7.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Atletico v Real Madrid | LIVE: 2.10am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Real Sociedad v Levante | LIVE: 4.30am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Mon, 8 Mar | Bilbao v Grenada | LIVE: 7.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Tue, 9 Mar | Real Betis v Alaves | LIVE: 7.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
Shown as Sydney time, adjust for the regional difference. Per broadcasting rights, there is no La Liga free to air provider in Australia.
Watch or Stream La Liga Live
beIN Sports is the official broadcaster of the La Liga in Australia and will be televising several live matches each week of play. You can access these La Liga matches on beIN Sports telecasts through either Foxtel, Telstra, Foxtel Now or Kayo Sports. Foxtel, Telstra and Kayo Sports will also carry beIN’s coverage of Serie A and every match of the A League live online with no ad-breaks during play.
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If you’re a resident of Australia you may wish to look into the Kayo Sports 14 day free trial. With Kayo you will have access to the same beIN broadcasts as Foxtel and can stream La Liga live to eligible devices and browsers. The Live La Liga matches on the beIN channels will have a match tile on Kayo, where they will also be available to watch On Demand should you wish to catch up.
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Must See La Liga TV: Rivalries and Derbies
There are several key rivalries and must-see matches during the duration of the La Liga season, here’s three of the biggest so you can circle the dates, with each sure to impact the standings before all’s said and done.
Barcelona vs Real Madrid (El Clasico)
The biggest rivalry in Spanish football, the El Clasico Derby regularly draws upwards of 80,000 of the most passionate fans in world sport through the gates to see La Liga’s two biggest clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, go at it, and with a long and storied history, the game always produces an intense atmosphere. Last season, Barcelona got the points on both occasions, with one match producing a dominant 5-1 victory which caused uproar amongst Real Madrid’s enormous fan-base. This season, they will play first in Barcelona on the 27th of October, before facing off in the nation’s capital on the first day of March.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid (Madrid Derby)
The Madrid Derby sees the two teams from the Spanish capital of Madrid face off against one another in a local rivalry that divides the city. Historically, Real Madrid has had a stronghold on the derby – unsurprising considering their league dominance – winning 87 times compared to Atletico’s 39, though in a strange phenomenon Real Madrid has been unable to win at home on the past six occasions, with the three most recent clashes on their home turf resulting in draws and the three prior seeing Atletico get the points. This season, Real will try to finish that run on the 29th of September, before they face off for a second time on the 2nd of February.
Sevilla vs Real Betis (Seville Derby)
The Seville Derby, as the name suggests, takes place when the two teams of Seville battle it out in one of Spain’s biggest cities. Sevilla has typically had the wood over Real Bettis, winning 60 times compared to 38, though last year they split the points with one win each. Games between the two sides generally bring close to 50,000 supporters through the gate, with the previous two games at Estadio Benito Villamarin recording crowds comfortably exceeding that number.
How to Stream La Liga in Australia
Not everyone currently has, or wants to take on a Foxtel or Telstra subscription. So with this consideration in mind, what other choices do you have when it comes to streaming the La Liga matches that are available on beIN? Let’s look at some of the best streaming options available on the Aussie market.
Stream La Liga with Apple TV
Arguably the gold-standard of the lower-profile streaming device for years now, the Apple TV is popular because it delivers. This tiny box is now in its fifth generation, and has recently added 4K and HDR streaming. You can also download apps just like you would on your phone. And that means almost every major player is supported, including the Kayo Sports streaming service and Foxtel Now.
Stream La Liga with Google Chromecast
This amazing little device now comes in two options for streaming video, both with an HDMI connection linking them to your TV. You can choose from the standard or the Google Chromecast Ultra version – the difference is that the Ultra handles 4K video, which is becoming increasingly available in Australia thanks to HD. Once plugged in and connected to your home Wi-Fi network, the device can be reached by a vast range of apps to stream video or on demand replays including Kayo Sports. While it’s not as seamless as using a dedicated device – it’s still extremely versatile.
Stream La Liga with the Foxtel Now Box
Another increasingly popular streaming device option would be the Foxtel Now Box. Launched over a year ago, it delivers the easiest way to stream Foxtel Now, as well as YouTube and Stan, directly to your TV. There’s no installation required so you can immediately start streaming La Liga and other sport on your TV. Simply plug it in and start watching. Of course, you’ll need to subscribe to the Foxtel Now Sports pack, which offers access to twelve channels including Fox Sports, Fox League, Fox Footy, ESPN, beIN Sports and all the live action available each and every week.
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