SEVILLE, SPAIN – APRIL 03: Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao and Igor Zubeldia of Real Sociedad … [+] compete for a header during the Copa Del Rey Final match between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 03, 2021 in Seville, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) Getty Images A fixture that screamed of old tussles and classical vibes took a modern twist on Wednesday, as the Basque derby between Real Sociedad and Athletic Club aired live on Twitch, becoming the first Spanish top-flight soccer game to be broadcast on the platform. Soccer consumption is now diverse, but La Liga and television rights holder Mediapro’s decision to show the 1-1 draw for free on what is typically a streaming service for gamers was a bold move. Instead of watching pundits on the box, viewers in Spain could flock online to see social media influencer Ibai Llanos walk them through proceedings on his channel alongside presenter Ander Cortes. Twitch’s chat box feature meant users could interact…
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