So yesterday I really wanted to catch the Celta B versus Barça B match but had no clue where to watch it. Figured I’d share how I finally managed it after some struggle.
The initial headache
First thing I did was search online for ways to stream reserve team games. Tried checking my regular sports apps but zero coverage. Kept getting redirected to first-team schedules. Even went through my cable package – nada. Super frustrating when you’re hyped for a match.
Digging deeper
Started looking for fan forums where people discuss youth matches. Scrolled through tons of posts until I spotted someone mentioning a particular streaming service. Remembered I had an old subscription there from last season. Logged in and guess what? No live section for the game at all. Nearly threw my phone.
Eureka moment
Finally dawned on me to check official club resources. Went straight to Barcelona’s website and hunted for their B team section. Buried under three layers of menus, there it was – a tiny notice about broadcast partners. Listed some obscure sports channels I’d never heard of. Felt like finding hidden treasure.
Making it work
Quickly signed up for a free trial with one service. Stream was garbage at first – kept buffering every 20 seconds. Did the classic move: restarted router, closed other apps, prayed to the internet gods. Finally stabilized around the 30th minute. Spent second half constantly checking live text updates too because that stream quality still had me nervous.
Final thoughts
Whole process took me like 45 minutes just to find a working solution. Missed the first goal during setup which sucked. Next time I’m checking club sites way earlier. Might even keep that service subscription just for reserve games. Lesson learned: youth matches require way more digging than top-tier football.