A total audience of 10,512,000 watched Tuesday, December 6 as Spain fell to Morocco, leaving the 2022 World Cup matchup in Qatar with a dramatic finish. The game drew a share of 62.4% on La 1a, with peak moments reaching 68% and a reach approaching 11,946,000 viewers as the tension built toward a decisive penalty shootout, which captivated audiences further with 70% share and 12,609,000 viewers.
The program “Hunter” seized the moment, delivering a public television all-time high with a 16.8% share and 2,182,000 viewers. By contrast, “And Now Sonsoles” did not perform as expected, dropping to 8.8% and 1,183,000 viewers. Antenna 3’s “Party” also faced a decline to 6.9% and 1,076,000, competing directly against the party programming elsewhere.
In prime time, “Siblings” led the way at 14.8% with 1,471,000 viewers, while “Talented” posted 12.6% and 1,227,000. The third live semi-final registered 11.2% and 1,325,000 viewers, and a special edition titled “Journey to the Center of TV” tracked 11.2% with 1,325,000 viewers, offering Eurovision-related insights.
AFTERNOON
One notable afternoon slot featured World Cup Qatar 2022 matchups between Morocco and Spain with strong performance at 34% and 4,675,000 viewers. The Morocco-Spain game itself dominated daytime viewing, registering 62.4% audience share and 10,512,000 viewers. During overtime, audience share rose to 68% with 11,946,000 viewers, and the penalties sequence captured 70% share and 12,609,000 viewers. A post-match recap drew around 39.6% with 5,829,000 viewers.
“Hunter” continued to attract attention with 16.8% and 2,182,000 viewers, while “Here’s the World” averaged 11.6% and 1,596,000.
Antenna 3 carried cinema titles such as “Joy’s Secret” at 4.4% and 738,000, and “Lost Hearts” at 4.1% with 711,000. “And Now Sonsoles” remained at 8.8% with 1,183,000. “Password” attracted 18.5% and 2,502,000 viewers, while Telecinco’s “Lot” registered 6.9% and 1,076,000.
Other daytime films included “Scooby!” with 0.9% and 149,000, “Adventure in the Center of the World” at 0.5% and 90,000, and “Volcano: Fire on the Mountain” at 2.3% and 319,000. A trend of afternoon cinema continued with “Eat, Pray, Love” at 1.8% and 303,000, and “Notting Hill” at 4.7% and 657,000.
Documentaries and travel programs filled the schedule, with “Rick Steves for Europe: Italian Riviera” at 1.7% and 205,000; “Know and Win” at 2.8% and 415,000; and “Great Documentaries” at 1.4% and 234,000. Other features included “Gaudí Code” at 1.5% with 196,000 and “Venus Revealed: Ancient Goddess of Love” at 1.9% and 278,000.
BUSY TIME
Antenna 3 again led with “Anthill” at 14.6% and 2,154,000 viewers, followed by “Siblings” at 14.8% and 1,471,000. Telecinco’s “Talent Available” posted 12.6% and 1,227,000. The mid-evening block included “Journey to the Center of the TV” at 9.5% and 1,378,000, or 11.2% and 1,325,000 in another edition, reflecting different time slots.
News programming like LaSexta News secured exclusive coverage with 3.2% and 456,000, while search programming drew 4.7% and 697,000. Film night offered “Game Night” at 3.8% and 401,000, with “First Dates” pulling 8.2% and 1,197,000. The blockbuster lineup included “Spies from Heaven” at 5.1% and 484,000, while “Laika Orbit” delivered 2.6% and 381,000.
Other documentaries explored the objects and memories of the Modern Age at 2.6% and 304,000, while “TV Documents: Only I Can Hear” ran at 1.5% and 113,000. A sense of variety persisted across late-evening blocks with an array of educational and entertainment programming.
LATE NIGHT
In late-night slots, “Siblings” held at 6.3% with 311,000, while “Ashley’s Return” on cinema registered 5.3% and 148,000. Talent Available reappeared at 10.3% and 336,000, with casino-related impressions totaling 4.5% and 110,000.
Another round of “Journey to the Center of the TV” brought 9.5% and 443,000, and 24-hour news offered two distinct windows at 7.5% with 232,000 and 5.8% with 134,000. Film titles included “Blood Ties” at 4.3% and 171,000, while “FBI” appeared at 4.3% and 172,000.
Late-night lists also featured “Metropolis” at 1.3% and 60,000, with Radio 3 concerts dipping to 0.6% and 22,000. Documenta2 appeared with 1% and 22,000, marking a wide spectrum of viewing tastes late into the night.
MORNING
Morning programming showcased a mix of films and practical shows. “Cinema 2: Best Wishes for Christmas” drew 6.8% and 164,000, while “Cinema 3: Two Christmases for Eve” pulled 7.5% and 299,000. Open kitchen segments by Karlos Arguiñano delivered up to 14.1% and 846,000 across multiple slots, with other entries showing 8.8% and 385,000; 11.6% and 567,000; and 14.1% as a peak in household sharing.
Wheel of fortune iterations achieved around 19% with 1,685,000, while “Party Talent Spain” fluctuated between 9.3% and 142,000 and 12.4% with 506,000 in alternative slots.
Programs like “Socialite” reached 13% and 1,051,000, while La 1’s hours averaged 11.5% and 377,000. “To Be Frank” hovered around 6.8% with 421,000, and other morning blocks featured diverse showings across the lineup.
Educational and travel segments appeared, including “Who Lives There?” with modest gains, and “Learning: English at TVE” touching 0.5% and 4,000. Additional mornings included Agrosfera at 3.3% and 51,000, and the Earth-focused programs at modest percentages across the board.
The daytime cadence closed with a robust block of news: Antena 3 News 1 at 20.4% with 2,428,000; News Telecinco at 15:00 at 12.4% and 1,514,000; LaSexta News at 14:00 at 8.1% and 858,000. Evening and late-night news continued to shape audience habits, with nightly totals emphasizing the dominant networks: La 1 leading overall, followed by Antena 3, Telecinco, Cuatro, laSexta and La 2 in varying shares.