After an eight-goal thriller in the first encounter, a similarly entertaining second leg looks in store as Atlético Madrid take on Barcelona in this second leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.

Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they’re not available where you are.

February’s first leg proved to be something of a classic. The real see-saw of a match saw both teams leading by two goals at different points before eventually ending in a 4-4 draw. 

The prize for today’s winner is a place in the showpiece final at the end of the month at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville against Real Madrid, which booked its place after seeing off Real Sociedad in yesterday’s other semifinal. 

Atlético Madrid hosts Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday, April 2. Kickoff is set for 9:30 p.m. CET local time, making it a 3:30 p.m. ET and 12:30 p.m. PT start in the US, an 8:30 p.m. BST start in the UK and a 6:30 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Thursday morning. 

Alexander Sorloth’s injury-time strike earned Atléti a 4-4 draw in the first leg. 

How to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona in the US without cable

This match is available to stream in the US via ESPN Plus, which has live English and Spanish-language broadcast rights for the Copa del Rey in the US, as well as La Liga.

How to watch Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona from anywhere with a VPN

If you’re traveling abroad and want to watch soccer action away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming. It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins.

VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.

If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial. 

Can I livestream Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona in the UK?

This game will be shown exclusively live in the UK on Premier Sports 1 and Premier Sports Player. 

Can I livestream Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona in Canada?

While TSN is the rights holder for live coverage of La Liga matches in the region, no Canadian broadcaster currently has the rights to show Copa del Rey matches live in Canada.

Can I livestream Atlético Madrid vs. Barcelona in Australia?

It’s a similar story for footy fans down under. La Liga matches are shown live on BeIn Sports, but no network currently has the rights to show Copa del Rey matches in Australia.

Quick tips for streaming Copa del Rey using a VPN 

• With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Copa del Rey matches may vary.
• If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
• If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
• All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. 
• Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.