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Two million spectators witnessed the Real Madrid-OM clash in the Champions League on Canal

Real Madrid-OM's Ligue des champions season opener on Canal+ garnered substantial viewership, with a total of 2-1 goals scored during the match on Tuesday evening.

Two million spectators witnessing the Real Madrid-OM match in the Champions League on Canal
Two million spectators witnessing the Real Madrid-OM match in the Champions League on Canal

Two million spectators witnessed the Real Madrid-OM clash in the Champions League on Canal

The highly-anticipated Ligue des champions match between Real Madrid and Olympique de Marseille (OM) proved to be a ratings success, claiming the top spot on Canal+ for the 2022-2023 season.

Broadcast on Tuesday evening, the match attracted an audience share of 11.7%, according to Médiamétrie. This figure surpassed the audience share of France 3's series La Stagiaire, which stood at 19.6%.

The Real Madrid-OM match was not only the highest-rated program on Canal+ but also the second-highest-rated program of the evening. At its peak, the match drew in 2.3 million viewers, making it the channel's most-watched programme of the season.

Interestingly, no other match in the Ligue des champions had a higher audience share on Canal+ last season. Furthermore, the match's average viewership of 2.01 million viewers also outperformed France 3's La Stagiaire, which had 3.76 million viewers.

Despite the lack of information regarding the host who moderated the match, the Real Madrid-OM Champions League match undoubtedly stole the show on Canal+, securing its position as the highest-rated program of the season. Canal+, in turn, ranked as the second channel of the evening.

In conclusion, the Ligue des champions match between Real Madrid and OM was a resounding success for Canal+, demonstrating the enduring appeal of top-tier football to audiences across France.

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