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Watch Liverpool vs Villarreal Champions League soccer game LIVE: Online streams, TV channel, early teams news, start time

How to watch the Champions League match between Liverpool and Villarreal, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Champions League - Game Week 3

20 Oct 2026 - 15:00

Anfield

Today's game between Liverpool and Villarreal will kick off at Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 PM.

Liverpool vs Villarreal is available to watch live in the United States. TV channel and live stream options are listed below.

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Liverpool host Villarreal at Anfield on Tuesday, October 20, in the UEFA Champions League league phase, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm local time.

Andoni Iraola's side arrive in good form, having beaten Brentford in the Premier League just days ago. Bradley Barcola has spoken openly about how Iraola's direct, high-speed style suits his game, and the Liverpool attack looks well-equipped for a big European night.

Teen sensation Rio Ngumoha has been one of the stories of Liverpool's season. The 18-year-old winger came off the bench to help turn the Brentford game, and despite reported interest from Arsenal, he has made clear his focus remains on developing at Anfield.

Villarreal travel to Merseyside sitting 14th in the Champions League standings. Inigo Perez's men drew 0-0 with Elche at the weekend before this trip, though they did beat SSC Napoli 3-1 in their most recent European outing.

The Yellow Submarine have history at this stage of the competition, and Liverpool know from experience that Villarreal are never straightforward opponents in Europe.

Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Liverpool vs Villarreal live.

How to watch Liverpool vs Villarreal 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.

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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.

Team news & squads

Liverpool vs Villarreal Probable lineups

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Andoni Iraola is expected to name a projected XI featuring Alisson Becker in goal, with Jeremy Jacquet, Jeremie Frimpong, Konstantinos Tsimikas, and Ronald Araujo in defence. Trey Nyoni, Ryan Gravenberch, and Florian Wirtz are set to operate in midfield, while Bradley Barcola, Rio Ngumoha, and Lewis Koumas are listed in attack. No injuries or suspensions are currently reported for the home side, though updates will be added closer to kick-off.

For Villarreal, Inigo Perez is set to deploy Luiz Junior in goal behind a back four of Carlos Romero, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, and Santiago Mourino. Santi Comesana and Pape Gueye are expected in midfield alongside Alberto Moleiro, with Nathan Saliba, Gerard Moreno, and Georges Mikautadze leading the attack. No injuries or suspensions are currently flagged for the away squad.

Form

Liverpool head into this fixture with four wins from their last five matches across all competitions. Iraola's side beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on October 17, their most recent outing, and followed a 6-3 Champions League win over LASK on October 14 with that domestic result. Their only defeat in that run came against Manchester City, a 3-0 loss in the Premier League. Across those five games, Liverpool have scored 11 goals and conceded seven.

Villarreal have won three of their last five, drawing one and losing one. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw with Elche in LaLiga on October 17, but they recorded a 3-1 Champions League win over SSC Napoli on October 13. The Yellow Submarine's only defeat in the period was a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid in LaLiga. Across five matches, Villarreal scored eight goals and conceded three.

Head-to-Head Record

The most recent meeting between these sides came in the 2021/22 Champions League semi-finals, when Liverpool won 2-3 at Villarreal's ground before sealing progress with a 2-0 win at Anfield. Across the five head-to-head matches on record, Liverpool have won three, Villarreal one, and one match ended level. The two clubs also met in the 2015/16 Europa League semi-finals, with Liverpool winning both legs in aggregate.

Standings

#		P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Paris Saint-GermainPSG	2	2	0	0	10	3	+7	6	W W
2	BarcelonaBAR	2	2	0	0	9	2	+7	6	W W
3	Aston VillaAVL	2	2	0	0	9	2	+7	6	W W
4	VfB StuttgartVFB	2	2	0	0	6	1	+5	6	W W
5	LiverpoolLIV	2	2	0	0	8	4	+4	6	W W
6	Sporting CPSCP	2	2	0	0	5	1	+4	6	W W
7	ArsenalARS	2	2	0	0	4	0	+4	6	W W
8	Real MadridRMA	2	2	0	0	6	4	+2	6	W W

9	Real BetisBET	2	2	0	0	6	4	+2	6	W W
10	Bayern MunichFCB	2	1	1	0	8	3	+5	4	D W
11	Shakhtar DonetskSHK	2	1	1	0	4	2	+2	4	W D
12	ComoCOM	2	1	0	1	6	4	+2	3	L W
13	Manchester UnitedMUN	2	1	0	1	4	2	+2	3	L W
14	VillarrealVIL	2	1	0	1	5	4	+1	3	W L
15	Atletico MadridATM	2	1	0	1	3	2	+1	3	W L
16	Club BruggeCLB	2	1	0	1	6	6	0	3	W L
17	Manchester CityMCI	2	1	0	1	4	4	0	3	L W
18	Borussia DortmundBVB	2	1	0	1	3	3	0	3	L W
19	LensRCL	2	1	0	1	3	4	-1	3	L W
20	AEK AthensAEK	2	1	0	1	2	3	-1	3	L W
21	RB LeipzigRBL	2	1	0	1	2	4	-2	3	W L
22	Sabah FKSAB	2	1	0	1	2	4	-2	3	W L
23	FeyenoordFEY	2	1	0	1	4	7	-3	3	W L
24	Bodoe/GlimtBOD	2	1	0	1	1	5	-4	3	W L
25	RomaROM	2	0	1	1	4	5	-1	1	L D
26	PSV EindhovenPSV	2	0	1	1	1	2	-1	1	L D
27	VikingVIK	2	0	1	1	4	6	-2	1	D L
28	FenerbahceFB	2	0	1	1	1	7	-6	1	L D
29	InterINT	2	0	0	2	4	6	-2	0	L L
30	FC PortoPOR	2	0	0	2	2	5	-3	0	L L
31	Slavia PragueSLP	2	0	0	2	2	5	-3	0	L L
32	SSC NapoliNAP	2	0	0	2	1	4	-3	0	L L
33	LASKLAS	2	0	0	2	3	7	-4	0	L L
34	LilleLIL	2	0	0	2	2	6	-4	0	L L
35	GalatasarayGAL	2	0	0	2	2	7	-5	0	L L
36	Slovan BratislavaSBR	2	0	0	2	1	9	-8	0	L L

Qualification to 1/8 finals

In the Champions League league phase, Liverpool sit fifth — a position that places them comfortably inside the automatic qualification spots for the round of 16. Villarreal are 14th, meaning they remain in the playoff places but need points to consolidate their standing and avoid an early exit from the competition.

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Liverpool vs Villarreal today

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Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
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).
Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
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.