Record 14-time European champions Real Madrid have a tricky encounter in store on Wednesday as they travel to RB Leipzig in Germany for the first leg of this last-16 UEFA Champions League tie.
Free-scoring Leipzig have hit the back of the net an impressive 13 times over the course of this season’s UCL, and ran defending champs Man City close in the battle to finish top of Group G.
Leipzig are strong at home, and Madrid’s hopes of taking all three points this evening in Germany have been hit by the loss of star midfielder Jude Bellingham, who sustained a sprained ankle in his side’s victory over Girona at the weekend.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.
Vinicius Jr. opened the scoring for Real Madrid in their 4-0 win over La Liga title rivals Girona FC on Saturday. Antonio Villalba/Real Madrid/Getty Images
RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid: When and where?
RB Leipzig play Real Madrid at the Red Bull Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time, making it a 8 p.m. GMT kickoff in the UK (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 7 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, Feb. 14, in Australia).
How to watch RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action; that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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Livestream RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid in the US
American soccer fans can stream this season’s tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.
Livestream RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid in the UK
TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.
TNT Sports TNT Sports Watch Champions League games live in the UK with TNT Sports Formerly BT Sport, TNT Sports is offering Champions League matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in the same way as its predecessor, including via Sky Q as a TV package, as well as by streaming online. It costs £30 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus’ library of documentary content. See at TNT Sports
Livestream RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid in Canada
If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.
DAZN Watch the Champions League in Canada from CA$30 a month A DAZN subscription costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year. It will also give you access to Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis. As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there’s a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs. See at DAZN
Livestream RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid in Australia
Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.
Stan Sport Watch the Champions League in Australia from AU$10 a month Stan Sport will set you back AU$10 a month (on top of a AU$10 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial. A subscription will also give you access to Europa League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E. See at Stan Sport
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