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How to watch PSV vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

How to watch PSV vs Liverpool: TV channel and live stream for Champions League today

Yahoo29-01-2025

Liverpool's job in the Champions League is already done as they travel to face PSV tonight.
Arne Slot's side have won all seven matches in Europe so far this season and they are guaranteed to finish in the top two of the league phase, regardless of what happens in Eindhoven.
The Liverpool boss has therefore travelled with a rotated, leaving the likes of Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch at home as he already starts to turn his focus to the trip to Bournemouth on Saturday.
PSV sit 19th in the table ahead of the final match, meaning they will be confident of finishing in the top 24 and progressing into the knockout phase play-off.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 3. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm GMT.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.

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