How to watch today's Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Champions League group phase is delicately poised as Victor Osimhen returns for Galatasaray on the penultimate matchday against Atletico Madrid.    

Here is where to find English language live streams of Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid 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 NordVPN, 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.

Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid kick-off time

Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid kicks off on 21 Jan 2026 at 12:45 EST and 17:45 GMT. 

Match preview

Turkish giants Galatasaray are 18th in the group phase table, three points behind eighth-placed Atletico, illustrating how critical this penultimate match could be. Okan Buruk's hosts are the picture of inconsistency, winning three and losing three of six group phase clashes, and they've only won once in 21 matches against Spanish opposition, losing 15. 

Atletico finish their league stage campaign at home to Bodo/Glimt on January 28 and have not conceded a single goal in their four previous games with Galatasaray in the UCL. Getty Images

Injuries, suspensions, key stats

Galatasaray will be without Metehan Baltaci (suspended), Gabriel Sara (knee) and Arda Unyay (thigh). Wilfred Singo is a doubt, but Nigerian talisman Victor Osimhen should return after AFCON duty.

Clement Lenget (knee) and Nico Gonzalez (thigh) will miss out for the visitors.

Atletico have lost only one of their 14 games against Turkish outfits, winning each of the last five.

Julian Alvarez has four goals and two assists from five UCL appearances this term. 

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to NordVPN 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.