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Liverpool is back in Champions League action today, with the Reds aiming to get off to the perfect start in the league phase against Atletico Madrid.
Arne Slot's side continued its perfect start to its Premier League title defense at Burnley at the weekend, but will now turn its attention to matters in Europe, with Diego Simeone's team providing a difficult first test.
Deadline day signing Alexander Isak is expected to make his debut for Liverpool, with Slot even hinting that the former Newcastle striker could start on what fans will hope is another classic European night at Anfield, and the first step on the road to the final in Budapest.
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid in the US and UK today.
What time is kick-off?
The game kicks off at 8 pm UK time at Anfield. The good news for US fans is that means there's no early wake-up call today, unlike most Premier League games!
For fans watching the game Statestide, it's a 3 pm start Eastern Time, while Pacific Time will be 12 noon.
Is the game on TV?
As with most Champions League games, fans in the UK will be able to watch all the action live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage getting underway from 7 pm. The game will also be available for streaming via Discovery+.
Meanwhile, fans in the US can watch the action live and stream on Paramount+.
Paramount+ offers plans starting at 7.99 and allows you to stream tons of movies, shows, and live television. You can stream the NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League, and more, so you’ll never miss a game.
Early team news
Alexander Isak is expected to make his debut for Liverpool today, having been left out of the Reds' squad against Burnley at the weekend.
The hosts have just the one player out injured, with Curtis Jones missing after picking up a knock against Arsenal before the international break, although he could return for Saturday's Merseyside derby.
The visitors, meanwhile, have five players missing, with Julian Alvarez perhaps the most notable absentee from Diego Simeone's squad after picking up an injury against Villarreal at the weekend.
Jose Maria Gimenez, Johnny Cardoso, Thiago Almada and Alex Baena have also been left out of Atletico's traveling squad.
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