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RB Leipzig vs Atletico Madrid live stream: How to watch Champions League fixture online and on TV tonight

Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid are one of the survivors of defence-first football: AFP via Getty
Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid are one of the survivors of defence-first football: AFP via Getty

RB Leipzig continue their Champions League campaign tonight as they face Atletico Madrid.

The remainder of the competition is being played out in Portugal and one of these sides will be in the semi-finals at the end of the match.

Leipzig and Atleti both finished third in their domestic league campaigns, so will look to Europe to end the season with silverware.

While Julian Nagelsmann is seen as one of the most progressive and exciting young head coaches in Europe, Diego Simeone has a formidable reputation and has already reached the final more than once with his club.

Here’s everything you need to know about the match.

When is it and what time is kick-off?

The match will begin at 8pm BST on Thursday 13 August at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The game will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Extra 1, as well as BT Sport Ultimate.

Subscribers can also stream the match on the BT Sport website and app.

Team news

RB Leipzig will be without Timo Werner, of course, after the striker completed his move to Chelsea. Atletico are without Thomas Partey in midfield, while centre-back Felipe is not fully match fit.

Confirmed line-ups

RB Leipzig: Gulacsi, Klostermann, Upamecano, Halstenberg, Sabitzer, Laimer, Kampl, Angelino, Nkunku, Poulsen, Dani Olmo.

Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Trippier, Savic, Gimenez, Renan Lodi, Koke, Hector Herrera, Saul, Carrasco, Marcos Llorente, Costa.

Odds

Leipzig — 12/5

Draw — 23/10

Atletico — 11/8

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