Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream: how to watch Champions League online and on TV from anywhere, team news

Federico Valverde of Real Madrid and Diogo Jota of Liverpool in action during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid

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Watch a Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream

You can watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on Paramount Plus in the US (30-day free trial with code 'PICARD'). In Canada, every Champions League game is available on DAZN. In the UK, today's second leg clash will be televised on BT Sport, while football fans in India can tune in on Sony Ten 2 or via Sony LIV. Remember to use a VPN if you're trying to watch your usual stream from abroad. Full details on how to watch a Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream just below.

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Kick-off: Wed, March 15 – 8pm GMT / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 1.30am IST

TV channel: BT Sport (UK) | Paramount Plus (US) | Sony Ten 2 (IN)

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool: match preview

Liverpool head to the Bernabeu looking to pull off arguably the greatest fightback in the club's history, as they take on Real Madrid this evening in this Champions League last-16, second leg tie.

The Reds have a storied history of great European comebacks but having crashed to a dramatic 5-2 defeat to the Spanish giants in the opening leg at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp's men will need to invoke the spirit of Istanbul and then some to get through to the next round.

Liverpool's topsy-turvy form has seen them dish out a Premier League 7-0 thrashing to rivals Man United as well as flop to a disappointing 0-1 EPL defeat to relegation-threatened Bournemouth in the intervening weeks since the first leg, making it difficult to predict how they'll perform this evening in a game that looks likely be just for pride.

Madrid's recent form doesn't suggest a calamitous collapse is likely on Wednesday, and there's also the ominous statistic that Real have progressed on 26 of 27 previous occasions after winning the first leg of a Champions League tie away from home.

The hosts come into this fixture off the back of a 3-1 win at home to Espanyol but remain nine points behind Barcelona in La Liga.

Boss Carlo Ancelotti makes two changes from the Real Madrid side which played Espanyol at the weekend.

Veteran striker Karim Benzema returns from an ankle injury to replace Rodrygo up front, while Antonio Rudiger replaces Aurelin Tchouameni at the back.

Liverpool have named an attacking side, making two changes from the side which slumped to defeat to Bournemouth.

James Milner replaces Stefan Bajcetic, who has a thigh injury, while Diogo Jota comes in for Harvey Elliott in a line-up which features four forwards.

Follow our guide to get a Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream and watch the Champions League online from anywhere.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool: live stream UCL soccer in the US without cable

Soccer fans can watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on both CBS and Paramount Plus in the US, with kick-off set for 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Wednesday afternoon.

CBS is the official US broadcaster for the 2022/23 UCL season. Paramount Plus live streams every game, while select fixtures are shown on CBS.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool without cable

A subscription to Paramount Plus is available from just $4.99 a month for its ad-supported "essential" plan, or $9.99 per month for its ad-free tier.

If you sign up with the promo code PICARD, you can get a 30-day Paramount Plus FREE trial, which would let you live stream Real Madrid vs Liverpool and the rest of the Round of 16 for nothing. The code expires on April 30.

Alternatively, if you don't have CBS on cable, you can get the channel on a streaming-only basis via FuboTV from $74.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial.

Outside of the US? If you're unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below - we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage of the game, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you watching a Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream in particular parts of the world.

They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and easy to set-up as well. Here's how it's done.

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How to watch a Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream in the UK

In the UK, BT Sport is providing exclusive live coverage of Real Madrid vs Liverpool. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on BT Sport 1, ahead of the 8pm kick-off.

BT now has a £30 Monthly Pass, so you can get everything BT Sport has to offer without a long-term commitment.

The BT Sport app will let subscribers watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on any number of devices, including mobiles, tablets, consoles and smart TVs.

If you're currently outside the UK and want to watch the Champions League like you would at home, don't worry about geo-blocks on your account – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action.

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Real Madrid vs Liverpool live stream: how to watch UCL soccer online in Canada

In Canada, soccer fans can watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on streaming service DAZN. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Wednesday.

And it's a real bargain too - DAZN costs CA$24.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Away from home? No problem.

Use a VPN to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on DAZN while abroad.

Not only do you get every single UCL game, but DAZN is also the Canadian streaming home of Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.

It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).

How to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool: live stream Champions League in Australia

Footie fans in Australia can watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on Stan Sport, but be warned that kick-off is set for 7am AEDT bright and early on Thursday morning.

The streaming service is showing every single Champions League match ad-free, and it's also the place to watch the Europa League and Europa Conference League, international rugby and Formula E.

A subscription costs $10 per month (on top of a $10 Stan sub), but you can take advantage of a 7-day FREE trial.

If you're outside Australia and want to tune in to Stan Sport, you can use one of the top VPNs and watch the coverage from another country.

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How to watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool: live stream Champions League in New Zealand

Football fans can watch Real Madrid vs Liverpool on Spark Sport in New Zealand, with kick-off set for 9am NZDT on Thursday morning.

Spark Sport offers a 7-day FREE trial so you can try before you buy, and once that expires, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, and includes every UCL game, plenty of Black Caps cricket action, Europa League football, the European Rugby Champions Cup, F1, MotoGP, NFL and WTA tennis.

Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool: live stream Champions League online in India

Real Madrid vs Liverpool is being shown on Sony Pictures Networks in India, with coverage stretching across the Sony Ten 2 TV channel and over-the-top streaming service Sony LIV.

You can live stream Champions League games with a mobile-only plan, which costs Rs 599 for a year, or a LIV Premium plan, which costs Rs 999 for a year.

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home Champions League coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action.

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