HEAVYWEIGHTS CRISTIANO RONALDO’S REAL MADRID TO BATTLE LIONEL MESSI’S FC BARCELONA IN LA LIGA’S EL CLASICO SUNDAY, MARCH 23

HEAVYWEIGHTS CRISTIANO RONALDO’S REAL MADRID TO BATTLE LIONEL MESSI’S FC BARCELONA IN LA LIGA’S EL CLASICO SUNDAY, MARCH 23

Free Live Match Coverage Begins at 3PM ET/12PM PT

on Comcast’s Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel

For the second year in a row, Comcast will offer free, live Spanish-language coverage of La Liga’s (Spanish League) El Clásico featuring Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid vs. Argentine Captain Lionel Messi’s FC Barcelona. This special Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel presentation of beIN SPORTS programming will also feature pre- and post-game shows hosted by beIN SPORTS’ expert Spanish-language commentators, as well as highlights of both legs of the 2013 edition of El Clásico.

Marking the 226^th encounter between the two teams in El Clásico, this latest showdown could be the deciding factor in the La Liga title race as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid are all even on points at the top of the league. Heading into the highly anticipated match, Messi is currently tied with Alfredo Di Stefano as the all-time top scorer in El Clásico, while Cristiano reigns as the only player to score in six consecutive Barcelona-Real Madrid matches.

Live from Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, soccer fans can catch all the action on the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel and simultaneously on beIN SPORTS. Please check local listings for where to find the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel and beIN SPORTS.

Available to Comcast video subscribers around the country who currently receive the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel and subscribers of beIN SPORTS, scheduled “El Clásico 2014” programming includes:  

• 8:30AM ET/5:30AM PT         Highlights of El Clásico March 2013 
• 9AM ET/6AM PT                   Highlights of El Clásico October 2013
• 3PM ET/12PM PT                 El Clásico 2014 Pre-Game Show
• 4PM ET/1PM PT                   LIVE MATCH – El Clásico 2014 
• Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
• 6PM ET/3PM PT                   El Clásico 2014 Post Game Show

Note: Later that day, El Clásico 2014 will re-air on the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel starting at 9PM ET/6PM PT and again at 12 AM ET/ 9PM PT.  

Additional world-class soccer action available on the Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel and beIN SPORTS on Sunday, March 23 includes back to back LIVE coverage of both the Italian Serie A match featuring Inter vs. Atalanta FC and La Liga’s Betis vs. Atlético de Madrid, starting with a pre-show at 9:30AM ET/6:30AM PT.

Matches will be available in English through Secondary Audio Programming (SAP).

About The XFINITY Latino Entertainment Channel:

The Xfinity Latino Entertainment Channel is an interactive channel that helps Comcast customers maximizes their viewing experience in Spanish. The channel includes Hispanic programming highlights, exclusive programming and specials, how-to video tutorials, and recommendations for content available on linear, On Demand, or online.

About Comcast Cable:

Comcast Cable is the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone provider to residential customers under the Xfinity brand and also provides these services to businesses.  Comcast has invested in technology to build an advanced network that delivers among the fastest broadband speeds, and brings customers personalized video, communications and home management offerings.  Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) is a global media and technology company.  Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.