As the Champions League league phase enters its critical winter stretch, the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven is set for a pivotal Matchday 6 clash. Both PSV Eindhoven and Atlético Madrid are vying for a top-eight finish to secure automatic qualification to the knockout rounds, and both enter this fixture on a high after securing massive statement wins on Matchday 5.
The mood in Eindhoven is euphoric after Peter Bosz’s side delivered a stunning 4–1 demolition of Liverpool at Anfield, proving their high-octane attacking football can succeed against Europe's elite. Star striker Ricardo Pepi, who recently signed a long-term contract extension, suffered a knee injury in the win over Liverpool but was back on both the team and scoresheet in their 2-0 win over Heerenveen this past weekend.
While their LaLiga form has them sitting fourth, Diego Simeone's "Cholismo" spirit is evident in their European campaign. Atlético Madrid arrives in the Netherlands with renewed determination after a gritty 2–1 victory over Inter Milan, sealed by a dramatic late header from José María Giménez.
With PSV on eight points and Atlético on nine, this match is crucial for each of their qualification hopes. A win for PSV would see them leapfrog their opponents and potentially break into the top eight, while a victory for Atlético would solidify their position and move them closer to avoiding the playoff round. The tactical battle will be key: PSV will look to use their pace and creativity to stretch Atlético's disciplined defense, while Atlético will rely on the pressing of Álvarez and the transitional brilliance of Antoine Griezmann to exploit any space left by PSV's attack-first approach.
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How to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid online - TV channels & live streams
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In the United States, the game will be broadcast live on Paramount+ as well as the channel CBS Sports Network.
CBS Sports Network is available on multiple streaming services including Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Both Fubo and DirecTV Stream offer new customers a free five day trial before asking you to commit to a longer-term subscription.
What cable channel is CBS Sports Network on?
The channel for CBS Sports Network varies, both in terms of number and availability, by city. Common numbers for CBS Sports Network are listed in the table below.
| Provider | Channel Number |
|---|---|
| DirecTV | 221 |
| DISH | 158 |
| Xfinity | Varies by state |
| Spectrum | Varies by state |
CBS Sports Network is also available on COX in Cleveland, OH (Channel 207), Las Vegas, NV (Channel 333), Oklahoma City, OK (Channel 249), Phoenix, AZ (Channel 312), San Diego, CA (Channel 321) and Tuscon, AZ (Channel 312).
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PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid kick-off time
The game between PSV Eindhoven and Atletico Madrid will kick-off at 8:00 pm local time. In the United States, this means a start of 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time and 12 noon Pacific Standard Time.
Team news & squads
PSV Eindhoven team news
Winger Ruben van Bommel and forward Alassane Plea both remain long-term absentees for PSV Eindhoven.
Atletico Madrid team news
Diego Simeone is without a number of his trusted starters including Jose Maria Giminez who was the hero of their Matchday 5 victory over Inter Milan. Johnny Cardoso, Marcos Llorente and summer signing Alex Baena are all on the treatment table also.



