Deportivo Still Pulling Premier League-Level Audiences Despite Second Division Status
Depor's match against Almería drew 102,000 viewers in Spain, smashing the Manchester derby's 62,000 - proving the Galician club still commands top-flight attention.
Despite playing in Spain’s Segunda División, Deportivo de La Coruña continues to draw television audiences that would make Premier League clubs green with envy.
Depor’s Remarkable Pulling Power
Last weekend’s clash between Almería and the Galician outfit was one of the most-watched football matches across Spanish screens. The viewing figures, provided by Kantar, reveal a gap that’s simply impossible to ignore.
While the average audience for matches featuring Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ clubs reaches around 29,000 viewers in Spain (mostly on pay-TV platforms), Depor’s recent Segunda División match against Almería pulled in a whopping 102,000 viewers.
That’s not just good - it’s proper box office for a second-tier clash!
Outshining the Manchester Derby
Perhaps most telling is the direct comparison with one of English football’s biggest fixtures. The recent Manchester derby between United and City - broadcast simultaneously across DAZN 1, Movistar Plus+, and the Champions League channel - managed just 62,000 viewers in Spain.
Meanwhile, Deportivo’s match smashed that figure by over 40,000 viewers. Talk about punching above your weight!
More Records on the Horizon?
The impressive numbers don’t look to be a one-off either. This weekend’s upcoming fixture between league leaders Racing Santander and Deportivo is expected to surpass even these figures, potentially setting a new viewership record for Segunda División matches.
It’s clear that despite their current status in Spain’s second tier, Deportivo de La Coruña maintains the drawing power of a top-flight club. Their loyal fanbase and storied history continue to make them one of Spanish football’s most beloved institutions - a proper bobby dazzler of a club, you might say!