How Many People Watched Man City vs Madrid?

By Alice Nichols

Football enthusiasts around the world eagerly awaited the second-leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Manchester City and Real Madrid. The match was held on Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK. Fans were curious about how many people watched this highly anticipated fixture.

TV Viewership Numbers

According to official reports from UEFA, the match was broadcasted live in over 200 countries. In the UK alone, BT Sport aired the game which saw a peak audience of 1.3 million viewers.

In Spain, Movistar+ had exclusive rights to broadcast this match which saw more than 2 million viewers tuning in.

In India, Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) telecasted the game live across their channels including Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 3. The game garnered a staggering average viewership of around 3.2 million people.

Online Viewership Numbers

Apart from traditional television broadcasts, the match was also streamed online through various platforms like BT Sport’s website and app, DAZN, SONY LIV and many others.

It is estimated that around 11 million people watched Man City vs Madrid online worldwide.

  • In Italy, Sky Italia’s online streaming platform Sky Go registered approximately 1.5 million views.
  • In Germany and Austria, DAZN had exclusive rights to stream the game live with over half a million views.
  • In South America, ESPN Play registered around half a million views for this fixture.

The Total Audience Figures

Adding up all these numbers gives us an approximate idea of how many people watched Man City vs Madrid worldwide – around 18-20 million viewers.

It is important to note that these are just rough estimates and the actual number of viewers could vary. Factors like illegal streams, piracy, and unauthorized broadcasts also come into play.

Conclusion

As football continues to be one of the most watched sports in the world, it is no surprise that millions of fans tuned in to watch Man City vs Madrid. With advances in technology and multiple broadcasting platforms available, fans can enjoy their favorite sports from the comfort of their homes.