ESPN Deportes Highlights — May 17 – 24, 2013

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(all times Eastern)
Soccer
Copa del Rey Final
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
Friday, May 17, 3 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio
The Madrid derby takes center stage on ESPN Deportes, with powerhouse Real Madrid meeting its crosstown rival, Atletico. Real roster is loaded with star power and big-game experience with Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Iker Casillas, among others. Los Rojiblancos, however, are not to be overlooked, having already captured the last year’s UEFA Super Cup and UEFA Europa League crown.
Liga MX Semifinals
Cruz Azul vs. Santos
Sunday, May 19, 8:55 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio
The second of the home-and-away series will determine which team moves on to the Liguilla finals, with the home-leg being played today (May 16). From ESPNFC’s Andrea Canales: “No team has brought more goalscoring firepower to the Liga MX playoffs than Cruz Azul, but it’s yet to be seen how they will deal with the injury of one of their star players. Santos Laguna, meanwhile, look[s] to have broken out of their recent slump of losses and draws by eliminating Atlas with a well-played match.”
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle vs. Arsenal
Sunday, May 19, 10:55 a.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+
ESPN Deportes presents its final match of the Barclays Premier League season with a clash between Newcastle and Arsenal. Arsenal can cement its berth in Champions League qualifying, as it holds a tenuous lead over Tottenham for the final spot.
Major League Soccer
New York Red Bulls vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Sunday, May 19, 1:10 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes Radio
International Friendly
Chelsea FC vs. Manchester City
Friday, May 24, 2 a.m. (Delay)
ESPN Deportes TV
NBA Playoffs
| Date | Time (ET) | Match | Platform(s) |
| Sun, May 19 | 3:30 p.m. | NBA Playoffs | ESPN Deportes TV |
| Tue, May 21 | 9 p.m. | NBA Playoffs | ESPN Deportes TV |
| Thu, May 23 | 9 p.m. | NBA Playoffs | ESPN Deportes TV |
Action Sports
X Games Barcelona
ESPN Deportes TV
The inaugural competition, taking place May 16 – 19, will feature more than 200 athletes competing for medals and prize money in the sports of Skateboard, BMX, RallyCross and Moto X. The capital of Catalonia and second-largest city in Spain, Barcelona will provide a historic and distinctive setting for X Games with its multiple Olympic-class venues and stunning views over the city.
| Date | Time (ET) | Event | Platform(s) |
| Sat, May 18 | 6 a.m. | X Games Barcelona: Various Events | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 8 a.m. | X Games Barcelona: Various Events | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| 10 a.m. | X Games Barcelona: Various Events | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| Noon | X Games Barcelona: Various Events | ESPN Deportes TV | |
| Sun, May 19 | 6 a.m. | X Games Barcelona: Various Events | ESPN Deportes TV |
| 8 a.m. | X Games Barcelona: Various Events | ESPN Deportes TV |
Boxing
ESPN Deportes’ Viernes de Combates Boxing
Freddy Hernandez (30-4, 1, ND, 20 KOs) vs. Delvin Rodriguez (27-6-3, 15 KOs)
Friday, May 24, 10:00 p.m.
ESPN Deportes TV / ESPN Deportes+
This week’s Viernes de Combates will feature two top Junior Middleweights – Freddy Hernandez (30-4, 1 ND, 20 KOS) and Delvin Rodriguez (27-6-3, 15 KOS) — in the 10-round main event from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Pablo Viruega and Delvin Rodriguez will call the fights and reporter Bernardo Osuna will present live interviews and reports. Leopoldo Gonzalez and Claudia Trejos will be in the studio.
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