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Champions League Soccer: Stream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid Live

Hansi Flick's team is looking to gain an advantage and head to Metropolitano Stadium next week.

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When to watch Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid

  • Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET (12 p.m. PT).

Where to watch

  • Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid will air in the US on Paramount Plus.

Just three days after facing off in La Liga, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid meet again in this UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at Camp Nou. 

Saturday's domestic clash saw Barcelona come out on top with a 2-1 win at the Metropolitano thanks to a late strike from Robert Lewandowski. That match saw Atletico's winger Nicolás González receive a first-half red card for a foul on Lamine Yamal. 

Hansi Flick's team booked its place in the quarterfinals of this competition with a comfortable 8-3 aggregate win over Newcastle in the previous round, while Atletico also beat Premier League opposition in the last 16 after easing past EPL club Tottenham. 

FC Barcelona takes on Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Wednesday, April 8. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CEST local time in Spain, making it an 8 p.m. BST kickoff in the UK, a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US, and a 5 a.m. AEST kickoff in Australia on early Thursday.

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On loan forward Marcus Rashford scored a vital equaliser for Barcelona in their 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Saturday.  

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Livestream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in the US without cable

American soccer fans can stream this game along with every game of this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League. 

This season introduces a multiview option that lets you watch up to four matches simultaneously and choose your preferred in-game audio. 

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Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $9 a month and Premium for $14 a month. Both offer coverage of the Champions League.

The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming, but it lacks live CBS feeds and the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Students may qualify for a 25% discount.

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Livestream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in the UK

TNT Sports will broadcast the majority of Champions League games in the UK this season, and this match will be shown live on TNT Sports 2.        

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You can access TNT Sports via Sky Q, Virgin Media and EE TV as part of a TV package.

Alternatively, TNT Sports has a new streaming home with the launch of HBO Max in the UK. It costs £31 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content.

A bundle including HBO Max's entertainment plan alongside TNT Sports currently costs £31 per month.

Livestream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in Canada

If you want to stream Champions League games live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to every match this season, including this one.

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A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$35 a month or CA$250 a year and will also give you access to Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.

As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.

Livestream Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid in Australia

Soccer fans Down Under can watch UCL games on streaming service Stan Sport, which once again has exclusive rights to show all Champions League matches live in Australia this season.

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Stan Sport will set you back AU$20 a month (on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12). It's also worth noting that the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.

A subscription will also give you access to Premier League and Europa League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.