La Liga records all-time U.S. viewership high for El Clásico match

The recent El Clásico match between Barcelona and Real Madrid drew an average of 2.4 million viewers across ABC and ESPN Deportes, setting a new record for La Liga in the U.S. This audience figure more than doubled that of last season's first El Clásico, which had 1.1 million viewers. Significant growth has also been noted among younger audiences, particularly children aged 2–17 and adults aged 18–34. ESPN's La Liga broadcasts have experienced a 50% year-over-year increase, indicating a strong trend in viewership expansion across various demographics. La Liga aims to maintain this momentum with more matches scheduled on ESPN platforms this season.

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