How to watch today's Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

After losing the first match of this Champions League play-off tie at home, Olympiacos have their work cut out against the 2002-03 runners-up Bayer Leverkusen.  

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	Sony Sports Network
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos kick-off time

Champions League - Final Stage

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Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos will kick off on 24 Feb 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.

Match preview

Leverkusen are in strong form overall, winning six of their eight most recent matches across all competitions. However, sitting sixth in the Bundesliga, qualification for next season's Champions League looks like a slim prospect. 

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Olympiacos started the league phase poorly, losing two of their first three, but they reached the playoffs after finishing strong with three consecutive wins, which included a 2-0 win over Leverkusen in January. However, the Greek side has won just a single match out of four since then, firing blanks in three of them. Suffice to say, they're not in a confident mood. 

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Key stats, injury news

Leverkusen are still without Eliesse Ben Seghir and Nathan Tella. Panagiotis Retsos was on the bench for Olympiacos at the weekend after sustaining a head injury in the first leg.

Leverkusen have lost just two of their last 18 home European fixtures (W11, D5).

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Patrik Schick’s brace in the first leg means he has scored four goals in the seven UCL games he has played under coach Hjulmand, having netted just once in his previous 27 appearances in the competition

Only twice before in UCL history has a team progressed after losing the first leg by 2+ goals at home.

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Team news & squads

Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Probable lineups

Bayer Leverkusen

3-4-2-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

OLY

28

J. Blaswich

12

E. Tapsoba

8

R. Andrich

4

J. Quansah

19

E. Poku

30

I. Maza

25

E. Palacios

21

L. Vazquez

20

A. Grimaldo

24

A. Garcia

14

P. Schick

88

K. Tzolakis

23

Rodinei

45

P. Retsos

3

F. Ortega

5

L. Pirola

56

D. Podence

10

G. Martins

32

S. Hezze

99

M. Taremi

96

C. Mouzakitis

9

A. El Kaabi

4-2-3-1

OLY

Probable lineup

• 28

  J. Blaswich

• 12

  E. Tapsoba

• 8

  R. Andrich

• 4

  J. Quansah

• 19

  E. Poku

• 30

  I. Maza

• 25

  E. Palacios

• 21

  L. Vazquez

• 20

  A. Grimaldo

• 24

  A. Garcia

• 14

  P. Schick

Substitutes

Manager

• K. Hjulmand

Probable lineup

• 88

  K. Tzolakis

• 23

  Rodinei

• 45

  P. Retsos

• 3

  F. Ortega

• 5

  L. Pirola

• 56

  D. Podence

• 10

  G. Martins

• 32

  S. Hezze

• 99

  M. Taremi

• 96

  C. Mouzakitis

• 9

  A. El Kaabi

Substitutes

Manager

• J. Mendilibar

Form

Head-to-Head Record

B04

Last 4 matches

OLY

2

Wins

0

Draws

2

Wins

• Olympiacos

  0

  -

  2

  Bayer Leverkusen

• Olympiacos

  2

  -

  0

  Bayer Leverkusen

• Bayer Leverkusen

  2

  -

  0

  Olympiacos

• Olympiacos

  6

  -

  2

  Bayer Leverkusen

6

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

1/4

Both teams scored

1/4

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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