CHICAGO - ESPN Deportes, the 24-hour Spanish-language sports network, will feature exclusive, live coverage of one of the most anticipated soccer matches to take place in the U.S. this year, the friendly match featuring Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid vs. Mexican power Club Deportivo Guadalajara this Saturday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. ET. Real Madrid and CD Guadalajara will meet at Soldier Field, playing in the second game of a doubleheader that will also feature an MLS regular season clash between the Chicago Fire and the Columbus Crew, which will also be televised on ESPN Deportes beginning at 3:00 p.m. CT / 4:00 p.m. ET.
The Real Madrid vs. CD Guadalajara exhibition match can only be seen on ESPN Deportes. In Chicago ESPN Deportes is available to digital customers of RCN on channel 385.
Real Madrid, winner of nine European club crowns and 29 Spanish league titles, is widely recognized as one of the world's most popular soccer clubs. The team features several of the world's greatest players, including David Beckham, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Michael Owen, Roberto Carlos and team captain Raul.
Club Deportivo Guadalajara, known as Chivas Rayadas de Guadalajara, will be coming off a historic run in the prestigious Copa Libertadores, the regional championship for clubs from South America and Mexico. One of Mexico's most popular clubs with a long-standing policy of fielding only Mexican players, Chivas features a selection of players from Mexico's national team, including goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez and Adolfo "Bofo" Bautista. With 10 League championships and seven CONCACAF championships, Chivas is one of Mexico's most storied teams.
ESPN Deportes Telecast Information:
To watch ESPN Deportes, viewers are encouraged to call their local cable or satellite provider or call toll free 1-800- DEPORTES (1-800-337-6783). Viewers can also call RCN toll free at 1-866-580-8077.
