Liverpool vs Villarreal: How to watch Champions League clash for free
Liverpool vs Villarreal: How to watch Champions League clash free

Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday night, with the match kicking off at 8pm UK time. UK viewers can watch the game for free through Amazon Prime Video, which offers a 30-day free trial for new subscribers.

Match details and form

The European fixture takes place in front of the home crowd as Liverpool chase a third European win out of three after victories over Atletico Madrid and LASK. The Reds are one of nine teams to have won their first two matches, while Villarreal have one win and one defeat so far.

UK TV channel and live stream options

Fans in the UK can watch the match broadcast live exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Pre-match coverage starts at 6.30pm, giving viewers an hour and a half of tactical analysis before kick-off. The punditry team includes Daniel Sturridge, Robbie Fowler and Rafael Benítez, with Gabby Logan presenting.

Prime can be watched on a TV or through a streaming stick, while providers such as Sky or Virgin Media often have the Amazon Prime service integrated for subscribers. For those not watching on TV, the game can be streamed on a smartphone, tablet or laptop via the Amazon Prime Video app or the official website.

Free trial and international broadcast

New subscribers can sign up for a 30-day free trial on Amazon to catch the action for free, but must cancel before the trial period expires to avoid being charged. In the United States, the game will be broadcast and streamed live on Paramount+ and ViX Premium. Other international broadcasters include Stan Sports in Australia and Premier Sports 1 in Ireland.

Radio coverage and team news

UK listeners can follow live audio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, which has build-up followed by an Around the Grounds show. Liverpool's LFCTV platform offers free live audio commentary for fans worldwide, with build-up beginning from 6.45pm.

Liverpool are without Dominik Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong, who were forced off against Brentford over the weekend. Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitike and Giovanni Leoni also miss the fixture, while Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo are ineligible. Villarreal have been without Nicolas Pepe and Tajon Buchanan, though Buchanan recently returned to training after a hamstring injury.

Head-to-head record

Liverpool have won three of their four previous competitive meetings with Villarreal, who have one win. All encounters took place in European semi-finals, with Liverpool most recently claiming a 5-2 aggregate victory in the 2022 Champions League campaign. The Reds also overcame their Spanish opponents in the 2015/16 Europa League semi-final, losing the first leg 1-0 but scoring three unanswered goals at Anfield.