Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen live stream FREE: How to watch Champions League game online and on TV today, team news

Today's Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen live stream has plenty of narrative to it as the Reds' Champions League-winning midfielder Xabi Alonso returns to Anfield for the first time as a manager, in the opposition dugout — and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN.

One of only two Champions League still defending a 100% record in the revamped competition, Liverpool continue to excel under Arne Slot. With AC Milan, Bologna and RB Leipzig already overcome this term, the Reds have never lost at home to German opposition and face Leverkusen for the first time since they won a fifth European crown in 2005. Ibrahima Konate could miss out through injury, but Joe Gomez impressed at center-back in the come-from-behind defeat of Brighton at the weekend.

If the Reds had had their way, Xabi Alonso would be lining up in the home dugout for this one, but the former Liverpool midfielder chose to reject any overtures in favor of another season at Leverkusen. Unbeaten domestically last year in winning a league-and-cup double, die Werkself have started 2024/25 nearly as well, with an August loss to RB Leipzig their only defeat in all competitions. Top scorer Victor Boniface has eight goals in all competitions for the high-pressing unit, while Florian Wirtz seeks to become the third player aged 21 and under to score in their first three Champions League away fixtures.

Tune in today, and make sure you don’t miss any of the UCL action with our how to watch Champions League live streams guide.

Liverpool vs Leverkusen team news

Liverpool XI: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Jones, Gravenberch; Salah, Mac Allister Diaz; Gakpo

Leverkusen XI: Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Wirtz, Garcia, Boniface

How to watch Liverpool vs Leverkusen for free

You can watch a FREE Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen live stream via ITV.az in Azerbaijan (no password required).

Note: this free stream is geo-blocked, so Azerbaijanis traveling overseas will need to use a VPN to unblock their usual stream.

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Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen live streams on Paramount Plus. It costs $7.99/month for the basic package or $12.99 without ads, but there's currently a 7-day FREE trial that's well worth checking out if you haven't used it before.

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Watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen in the U.K.

Fresh on the Champions League scene this season is Prime Video, which will exclusively live stream one game every Tuesday through the competition, up to and including the semi-final stage.

It has the rights to 17 games in total, including Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen.

Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime subscription, which costs £8.99 per month or £95 per year, after a 30-day free Amazon Prime trial.

All other games on TNT Sports and Discovery Plus.

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Canadians can watch a Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen live stream on DAZN.

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Canadians stuck abroad who still want their low-price alternative can use a VPN such as NordVPNto make their streaming device behave like it's still back in the great white north.

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Aussies can watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen live streams on Stan Sport.

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Watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen in New Zealand

DAZN is now the home of Champions League football for Kiwis. The service costs NZ$14.99 per month, or you sign up for an annual plan at a discounted rate of NZ$149.99 for the year.

Watch Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen in Ukraine

Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen will be live on Megogo Football First and the Megogo streaming service in Ukraine. There's no free trial, but you do get your first 7 days for only 49 UAH (just over $1).

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