Jude Bellingham Set to Debut in El Clasico, but UK Fans Face TV Blackout

This Saturday afternoon, all eyes will be on the highly anticipated El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, where Jude Bellingham is poised to make his debut in one of the world’s most significant football fixtures. However, for fans in his home country of England, there’s a bitter twist to this tale, as they won’t be able to watch their biggest star on the grandest stage.

The UK’s blackout rule, which aims to protect local teams and attendance by prohibiting the broadcast of games between 2:45 pm and 5:25 pm, primarily affecting matches scheduled for 3 pm on a Saturday, has come into play. As a result, despite the El Clasico being set for a 3:15 pm kick-off in the UK (4:15 pm CEST), English fans will not have the opportunity to tune in for the highly-anticipated match, unlike the rest of the world.

Jude Bellingham has played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s performances this season, being directly responsible for 58% of their goals. With Robert Lewandowski likely missing the match due to injury, Bellingham is poised to be the undisputed main goal threat, making his debut in this historic fixture a significant moment that fans around the world will be eagerly watching, despite the unfortunate blackout affecting UK fans.