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Champions League
team-logoPSV Eindhoven
Philips Stadion
team-logoShakhtar Donetsk
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How to watch today's PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, confirmed team news and start time

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Champions League - Game Week 1
Philips Stadion

Today's game between PSV Eindhoven and Shakhtar Donetsk will kick off at 17:45.

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PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk is available to watch live on TV and via live stream. The TV channel and streaming options for your region are listed below.

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PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk lineups

4-3-3
PSV Eindhoven crest
PSV Eindhoven
PSV
Formation
Shakhtar Donetsk crest
Shakhtar Donetsk
SHK
4-1-4-1
PSV Eindhoven

Starting XI

Shakhtar Donetsk

Substitutes

Manager

  • P. Bosz
  • A. Turan
PSV Eindhoven

Injuries and Suspensions

Shakhtar Donetsk

PSV Eindhoven host Shakhtar Donetsk at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven in the Champions League. Peter Bosz's side return to European competition carrying the form of a team that believes it belongs at this level.

PSV arrive into this fixture on the back of four consecutive Eredivisie wins, including a 6-1 dismantling of FC Utrecht and a 3-1 victory over Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA just days ago. That win over Ajax was not without incident — Ruben van Bommel drew criticism after leaving Aaron Bouwman injured with a challenge that earned only a yellow card — but the result confirmed PSV as the division's dominant force so far this season.

Bosz has assembled a squad with genuine European pedigree this summer. Lutsharel Geertruida has been among the headline arrivals, and the depth across the squad reflects a club with serious continental ambitions.

Shakhtar Donetsk arrive as the away side but are no strangers to navigating difficult circumstances. Arda Turan's squad has been active in the Ukrainian Premier League, winning four of their last five matches, and they will not travel to Eindhoven simply to make up the numbers.

Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk live, including TV channel and live stream details.

How to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk with 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. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Form

PSV

PSV - Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
18/6
Games over 2.5 goals
5/5
Both teams scored
5/5
SHK

SHK - Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
10/4
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
2/5

PSV come into this match in outstanding domestic form, winning four and drawing one of their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 3-1 Eredivisie victory over Ajax, following a 6-1 win over FC Utrecht the week before. PSV have scored 16 goals across those five matches, conceding just six, and their only dropped points came in a 2-2 draw with Fortuna Sittard on the opening matchday.

Shakhtar have won four of their last five Premier League outings, with their most recent fixture ending in a 1-2 win over Karpaty. They also recorded a 5-1 victory over Kudrivka and beat FC Kharkiv 1-0, though a 2-0 home defeat to Polissya Zhytomyr in late August represents a rare stumble. Shakhtar have scored 10 goals and conceded four across the five-match run.

Head-to-Head Record

Head to Head

PSV EindhovenDrawShakhtar Donetsk
1
0
0
3Goals Scored2
Games over 2.5 goals1/1
Both teams scored1/1

The only recorded meeting between these two clubs in the provided dataset came in the Champions League on November 27, 2024, when PSV Eindhoven beat Shakhtar Donetsk 3-2 at home. That result gives PSV a 1-0 record against Shakhtar in head-to-head fixtures on record here, with both sides combining for five goals in that single encounter.

Standings

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W
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W
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W
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W
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W
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W
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W
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D
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D
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D
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D
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L
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L
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L
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L
27100101-10
L
29100113-20
L
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32100114-30
L
33100115-40
L
34100104-40
L
35100116-50
L
36100105-50
L
Qualification to 1/8 finals

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Shakhtar Donetsk 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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