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The Champions League is back in action Wednesday on Paramount+.
Who’s Playing
Liverpool @ Real Madrid
What to Know
Real Madrid is set to square off against Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 at 4 p.m. ET March 15th at Santiago Bernab?u. The winner will be decided by the aggregate score of two legs.
Real Madrid capped off a successful run in the group stage with a 5-1 victory over Celtic four months ago. Liverpool did the same and won 2-0 over Napoli.
Last year, Real Madrid is the reigning Champions League champion after winning last year’s final 1-0 against the Reds. As for Liverpool, they were one match away from winning it all, losing to Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League final.
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How To Watch
Who: Real Madrid vs. LiverpoolWhen: Wednesday at 4 p.m. ETWhere: Santiago Bernab?uTV: Paramount+Caesars Sportsbook odds: RMA +130; Draw +270; LIV +180
Confirmed starting lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho; Modric, Camavinga, Kroos; Valverde, Benzema (c), Vinicius Jr.
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Milner (c); Salah, Jota, Nunez; Gakpo.
Wednesday’s broadcast schedule
(All times U.S./Eastern)
UEFA Champions League Today, 3 p.m., Paramount+Napoli vs. Frankfurt, 4 p.m., Paramount+Real Madrid vs. Liverpool, 4 p.m., Paramount+UEFA Champions League Post-Match Show, 6 p.m., Paramount+