Napoli vs Barcelona live stream: How to watch Champions League last 16 online today, team news

We're approaching half-time in the two-legged Champions League last 16 ties with Napoli vs Barcelona a fascinating contest today between two big hitters who swept all before them last season domestically but are struggling this term. Serie A winners vs La Liga champions, it's not to be missed  — and you can watch Napoli vs Barcelona live streams from anywhere with a VPN.

The teams are in and Napoli start with their big-hitters up front, Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the pair supported in attack by Matteo Politano. Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa starts in midfield with Juan Jesus and Giovanni Di Lorenzo in defense. For Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Pedri furthest forward in what appears a defensive lineup that includes Inigo Martinez, Jules Kounde, Joao Cancelo, Ronald Araujo and Andreas Christensen in the rear guard. Ilkay Gundogan and Frenkie de Jong also start, with Vitor Roque and Joao Felix on the bench. 

You know things are bad when it's the day before a Champions League last 16 first leg and your new manager has only just put his highlighters and coffee cup on the desk. That's the situation right now at Napoli, with Walter Mazzarri, who only replaced Rudi Garcia in November, sacked on Monday night after the weekend 1-1 draw with Genoa. Francesco Calzona, a former Little Donkeys assistant coach and current Slovakia coach, is the club's third manager of a season that has the defending Serie A champions languishing in ninth place.

Barcelona have also struggled to back up last season's domestic title victory. The 2022/23 La Liga winners sit third in Spain behind runaway league leaders Real Madrid and surprise package Girona, los Cules' up-and-down form and the unique pressures of managing the Catalan giants taking their toll on Xavi to the point the legendary former midfielder will step down as manager at the end of the season. Robert Lewandowski has found some recent form with four goals in his last three games, but it's 16-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal – the latest La Masia graduate – who most quickens pulses.

We’ve all the details you need to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream today from anywhere further down this article. Plus, make sure you don’t miss a single game by checking out how to watch Champions League live streams. 

Watch Napoli vs Barcelona from anywhere

How to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream wherever you are

Napoli vs Barcelona live streams will be shown on many different channels across the world, but what if you're not in your home country and want to watch it on your usual service?

The answer is to use a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN will let you tune into your home coverage from wherever you are — meaning that if you're abroad, you can use one of the best VPN services to watch the games live as if you were in your lounge.

Our favorite right now is ExpressVPN, thanks to its combination of superb speed, great customer service and excellent device support. It also offers a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you could check it out without having to sign up long-term.

Speed, security and simplicity combine to make ExpressVPN our favorite VPN service. In our testing, we were impressed by its fast connection times and by its ability to access more than 3,000 services in 160 locations across 94 countries. A 30-day money-back guarantee is another bonus.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, ExpressVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Paramount Plus or another service and watch the game.

Watch Napoli vs Barcelona in the U.S.

How to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream in the U.S.

Soccer fans in the U.S. can watch the Napoli vs Barcelona live streams on Paramount Plus. That costs $5.99/month for the basic package or $11.99 without ads, but there's currently a 7-day FREE trial of the service, so it's well worth checking out if you haven't used it before.

Alternatively, If you're a cord cutter, Fubo is another option as the game is also set to be broadcast on TUDN. The Pro Plan costs $75 per month but gives you 121 channels, including CBS local channels, TUDN and UniMás, plus lots more for sports fans to enjoy.

If you already use those services but aren't in the U.S. right now, you can watch the Napoli vs Barcelona live stream by using a VPN such as ExpressVPN.

Paramount Plus combines what used to be CBS All Access with even more content from the deep ViacomCBS vault. With prices starting at $5.99 per month, get access to "Survivor" and "Big Brother" episodes, as well as originals like "Star Trek: Picard" and "The Good Fight". 

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If you love sports, you might want to check out Fubo. It's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front and has dozens of sports channels, including TUDN. 

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Watch Napoli vs Barcelona in the U.K.

How to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream in the U.K.

TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) hosts the Napoli vs Barcelona live stream in the U.K. and will be the exclusive home of the entire Champions League tournament in the country.  

You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £29.99 per month, or you can add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media to watch via your television provider. 

To stream TNT Sports, you'll need Discovery Plus — a combo subscription that allows fans to access TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment all in one place.

If you're not in the U.K. right now, you can still watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN. 

Watch Napoli vs Barcelona in Canada

How to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream in Canada

Canadians can watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream on DAZN. 

DAZN currently costs $24.99 CAD per month, although you can save a little by buying annually ($224.99 CAD). If you're unfamiliar, DAZN has apps on pretty much every single streaming platform out there. 

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

Watch Napoli vs Barcelona in Australia

How to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream in Australia

Aussies can watch the Napoli vs Barcelona live stream on Stan Sport. 

Stan can be accessed via a wide variety of devices including many smart TVs, iOS and Android phones, Chromecast, Apple TV and more — plus it costs a very reasonable $25 AUD per month ($10 for a Basic subscription and $15 for the Sport add-on).

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN to watch all the action on your Stan account as if you were back home.

Watch Napoli vs Barcelona in New Zealand

How to watch a Napoli vs Barcelona live stream in New Zealand

Kiwis can access the Napoli vs Barcelona live stream via beIN Sports Connect. 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. There's currently a 7-day FREE trial so you can check it out and see how you like it before committing to a subscription. 

Not at home in New Zealand right now? You can still follow every game by using one of the best VPN services, such as ExpressVPN. 

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