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Now that we’ve all recovered from the collective madness that was the European Super League, we can concentrate on what actually matters: Football.
The Champions League 2020/2021 is rapidly approaching its conclusion and there are now only four teams left: Man City, Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid.
Who’s going to win? That’s a tricky one. Based on current form you’d anticipate that Man City or PSG are the favourites, but the Zidane managed Real Madrid have the most Champions League experience and Chelsea are on a hot streak under new manager Thomas Tuchel. It’s anyone’s trophy really.
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Here’s everything you need to know…
Champions League Semi-Finals Start time
Real Madrid vs. Chelsea
US
The first leg between Real Madrid and Chelsea kicks off at 3 p.m. ET (12 noon PT) on April 27.
UK
The first leg between Real Madrid and Chelsea kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on April. 27.
Australia
The first leg between Real Madrid and Chelsea kicks off at 5 a.m. AEDT on April. 28.
PSG vs. Man City
US
The first leg between PSG and Man City kicks off at 3 p.m. ET (12 noon PT) on April 28.
UK
The first leg between PSG and Man City kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on April. 28.
Australia
The first leg between PSG and Man City kicks off at 5 a.m. AEDT on April. 29.
How to watch
US
The long and short of it is, your best bet is signing up with Paramount Plus.
All the details on Paramount Plus’ online coverage of Champions League matches can be found here. Paramount Plus has access to all Champions League matches. You’ll also be able to watch all matches in the Europa League, the second-tier European competition.
Univision has the rights to the US Spanish broadcast of the Champions League, however. You can find out more here.
UK
If you want to watch Champions League football in the UK, our recommendation is sign up with BT Sport.
BT Sport is streaming all the Champions League matches, but it also gives you access to a bunch of other good stuff, like UFC, so it’s worth getting.
Australia
Much like the English Premier League, Optus Sport is showing all the Champions League matches in Australia.
If you care about watching soccer at all, the Optus Sport deal is a good one. Especially if you follow the EPL which, being the most high profile league on the planet, most soccer fans do.
Disclaimer: I subscribe to the service and love it. Easy access to all matches on my smart TV and works nicely with a mobile app.