1. Real Madrid CF vs. Granada CF
XFINITY’s #FivetoFollow- Friday, January 24th
Vance McCullough, the voice of @XFINITYSports, delivers his analysis of the five key games to watch online, paired with five Twitter follows to give you insider information on the matchup. Have a matchup that you’d like Vance to feature? Tweet @XFINITYSports with the hashtag #5ToFollow.
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Details: Saturday, January 25 @ 10:00 AM ET - Santiago Bernabeu Stadium - Madrid, Spain
Watch Here: beINSports on XFINITY
Why Watch: Real Madrid has been a picture of near perfection at home, winning eight of the last nine, and are looking to pile on the points for a 33rd La Liga trophy. Granada is looking to even the score from their 0-1 loss early in the fixtures, and make their journey to the top of the table that much harder. Real has a bevy of goal scorers with Ronaldo, Benzema, and Bale, while Granada looks to separate themselves in the four-way tie for the 10th spot in the La Liga table. Will Granada climb or is this Madrid’s moment to shine? Don’t miss Saturday’s biggest match on beIN Sports!
#5ToFollow Insider: Social Real Madrid - @SocialRMadrid
For the sites, sounds, and score updates - follow the account that brings it all - @SocialRMadrid
Follow: @SocialRMadrid
2. Los Angeles Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks
Details: Saturday, January 25 @ 9:30 PM ET - Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles, CA
Watch Here: NBCSN on XFINITY
Why Watch: These teams just met, ending in a Ducks 2-1 victory, but this one is different! It’s hockey, in the elements, and on the diamond? Yes, the rink has come to the MLB ballpark and what a setting for these west coast rivals! The Ducks are flying high with the NHL’s highest point total (81) and best overall record 38-10-5. Anaheim will be hard pressed to get the puck past the Kings’ Olympian goalie, Jonathan Quick. LA has allowed the fewest goals in the league (106) and will look to let their defense do the talking. How will the mighty Ducks handle the weather, migrate or dominate? Tweet me who you’re taking in this Saturday night skate!
#5ToFollow Insider: Anson Carter - @AnsonCarterLA
From selfies to stats, Carter will be live tweeting the #StadiumSeries experience from Dodger Stadium. Get the game from a former pro and follow Carter in Cali!
Follow: @AnsonCarterLA
3. New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
Details: Sunday, January 26 @ 12:30 PM ET - Yankee Stadium - New York, New York
Watch Here: NBC on XFINITY
Why Watch: The Rangers have won three of their last four and bring three of Sochi’s finest (Stepan, Callahan, and McDonagh) to Yankee stadium, where they’re playing hockey in a winter wonderland. The #StadiumSeries skates on Sunday in the Bronx and look for more flurries than goals while Lundqvist is in the net. The Devils will come to town and look to continue their impressive play. Brodeur has looked outstanding and they netted a season high seven goals early in the week vs. STL. We’ll all be watching and waiting to see what happens first: snowfall or an early goal in Sunday’s #StadiumSeries showdown.
#5ToFollow Insider: Chris Botta - @ChrisBottaNHL
From everything from #sportsbiz, to the NHL takeover of Yankee Stadium, and great insights on the game, follow Botta - SNY’s NHL Insider and NHL Sports Biz Journal writer.
Follow: @ChrisBottaNHL
4. FC Barcelona vs. Malaga CF
Details: Sunday, January 26 @ 3:00 PM ET - Camp Nou - Barcelona, Spain
Watch Here: beINSports on XFINITY
Why Watch: With Real Madrid playing on Saturday, Barca might be playing to reclaim the top spot of the table in their Sunday afternoon match with Malaga. Barca is undefeated at Camp Nou this season, outscoring their opponents 53-8! Can Malaga become the first to make Barca taste defeat on home soil? Make sure you’re streaming on the XFINITY TV Go app.
#5ToFollow Insider: Zach Woosley - @GingeFC
His words in 140 characters or less are as efficient as Messi on the pitch. Follow SB Nation’s La Liga editor/writer as he’ll be in top form for Sunday’s Barca-Malaga match.
Follow: @GingeFC
5. The NFL Pro Bowl
Details: Sunday, January 26 @ 7:30 PM ET - Aloha Stadium - Honolulu, HI
Watch Here: NBC on XFINITY
Why Watch: For the first time ever, the Pro Bowl will not be AFC vs. NFC, but rather #TeamRice vs. #TeamSanders as a fantasy football draft decided these rosters! Who
#5ToFollow Insider: Jay Glazer - @JayGlazer
Glazer is the top NFL insider in the game and will be live from Honolulu. Get the scoop on the Pro Bowlers by following Glazer for the 2014 Pro Bowl. With these two HOFers at the helm and possibly suiting up for Sunday night’s game in Hawaii, you don’t want to miss this. The leaders of most of the stat categories in the NFL will all be on the field, competing for you one last time this season. Get plenty of offense, a few trick plays, and don’t miss the chance of #80 vs. #21 one last time – when the Pro Bowl kicks off in Hawaii.
Follow: @JayGlazer
For more behind the scenes insights from the biggest sporting events and inside information on sports & social media, make sure to follow Vance McCullough, the XFINITY Sports Guy, @XFINITYSports
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