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      Standard Liege vs Rangers: TV channel, live stream free, form and kick-off time

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      RANGERS travel to Belgium to take on Standard Liege in their Europa League group stage opener.
      Steven Gerrard’s side beat Turkish giants Galatasaray in their final qualifier to seal their place in the competition.

      And the Light Blues will now hope to get off to a winning start in the tournament proper as they try to reach the knockout stages once more.
      Rangers have enjoyed themselves on their travels under Gerrard and will aim to keep that run of form going.
      They head into Thursday’s game off the back of their Old Firm win over Celtic on Saturday afternoon.
      That will be a big confidence boost as they get set to face Standard Liege.

      When is Standard Liege vs Rangers?
      Rangers take on Standard Liege TONIGHT (Thursday, October 22).
      The game will be played at the Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liege, Belgium.
      Kick-off is at 5.55pm.
      Is Standard Liege vs Rangers on TV and can I live stream it?
      You can watch this game live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 5.30pm.

      If you haven’t already, you can sign up for BT Sport HERE.
      The game will also be available to live stream on the BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, you can keep up with all of the action with SunSport’s LIVE blog.
      What’s Rangers form like?
      WWWWW
      Celtic 0 Rangers 2 (Saturday, October 17)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Arfield, Davis, Kamara, Barker, Morelos, Kent.
      Rangers 2 Ross County 0 (Sunday, October 4)
      Rangers XI: McLaughlin, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Kamara, Arfield, Jack, Jones, Morelos, Kent.
      Rangers 2 Galatasaray 1 (Thursday, October 1)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Arfield, Hagi, Kent, Morelos.
      Motherwell 1 Rangers 5 (Sunday, September 27)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Goldson, Helander, Bassey, Davis, Kamara, Arfield, Jones, Morelos, Kent.
      Willem II 0 Rangers 4 (Thursday, September 24)
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier (C), Helander, Goldson, Barisic, Kamara, Davis, Arfield, Hagi, Kent, Morelos. More

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      Tottenham vs LASK FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League match

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      GARETH BALE will be hoping to make his first Tottenham start as they take on LASK Linz in a Europa League group stage opener.
      Spurs will be desperate to get back to winning ways after throwing away a three-goal lead to draw with West Ham on Sunday.

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      Gareth Bale could be in line for a first start since his return from Real MadridCredit: PA:Press Association

      But their record so far in this competition is more impressive as they have squeezed past Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Shkendija and hammered Maccabi Haifa to qualify.
      Visitors LASK were impressive in the competition last season, defying the odds to reach the quarter-final before being hammered 7-1 on aggregate by Man Utd.
      What time does Tottenham vs LASK kick off?
      Tottenham take on LASK on Thursday, October 22.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      It will be played without fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs LASK on and can I live stream it?
      Tottenham vs LASK is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences after the conclusion of the early kick-off between Rapid Vienna and Arsenal.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      Can I watch Tottenham vs LASK for free?
      Team news
      Bale could be set to make his full second debut for Spurs but he will not be joined by fellow Welshman Joe Rodon, who wasn’t registered in time to be included in the Europa League squad.
      The likes of Dele Alli, Lucas Moura, Harry Winks and Carlos Vinicius could be considered with Mourinho set to ring the changes.

      However, the game may come too soon for Eric Dier.
      Latest odds
      Tottenham 1/3
      Draw 21/5
      LASK 17/2

      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Wednesday, October 21. More

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      Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League match

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      LEICESTER are back in European action three years after their memorable Champions League campaign came to an end with defeat to Atletico Madrid.
      The Foxes looked set for a triumphant return to Europe’s elite club competition for much of last season, but a final day loss to Man Utd meant they had to settle for the Europa League.

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      Brendan Rodgers is hoping to lead Leicester to European gloryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Brendan Rodgers and co will be very keen on a winning start in this one, with unpredictable ties against AEK Athens and Braga to come.
      But Ukrainian visitors Zorya Luhansk have a lot of experience in this competition, having participated in each of the last six seasons.
      What time does Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk kick off?
      Leicester take on Zorya Luhansk on Thursday, October 22.
      The match kicks off at 8pm UK time.
      In accordance with UK law, it will be played behind closed doors at the King Power Stadium.

      What TV channel is Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk on and can I live stream it?
      Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk is live on BT Sport ESPN.
      Coverage commences at 7.30pm – half an hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      How do I watch Leicester vs Zorya Luhansk for free?
      Team news
      Jamie Vardy is out of this one with a calf problem, which should allow Kelechi Iheanacho to get a start.
      In a huge blow for the Foxes, Caglar Soyuncu faces a lengthy spell on the treatment table with an abductor tear.

      Daniel Amartey, Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi are also longer term absentees.
      Latest odds
      Leicester 1/3
      Draw 4/1
      Zorya Luhansk 9/1 More

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      Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Europa League opener

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      ARSENAL begin their Europa League challenge with a tough trip to face Rapid Vienna.
      The Gunners reached the final of this competition two seasons ago, only to be beaten 4-1 by Chelsea in Baku.

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      Arteta’s men are searching for an opening day win in the group stagesCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Rapid meanwhile narrowly missed out on reaching the Champions League after going down to Gent in the qualifying rounds.
      When is Rapid Vienna vs Arsenal?
      This Europa League group game will be held on Thursday, October 22.
      Kick-off is at 5.55pm BST.
      It will be the first ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on BT Sport 2.
      If you want to stream, grab the BT Sport app to watch on a number of devices.
      EE customers can watch for FREE – simply text SPORT to 150.

      You can cancel at any time.

      What is the team news?
      The Gunners will be without Rob Holding, Willian and Dani Ceballos for the Europa League clash.
      Pablo Mari remains sidelined with an ankle injury, while Emile Smith Rowe has a shoulder problem.
      Mesut Ozil and Sokratis will play no part after being left out of the Europa League squad.

      Match odds
      Rapid Vienna to win – 9/2
      Draw – 16/5
      Arsenal victory – 4/7
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Man City vs Porto: Live stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for TONIGHT’S Champions League match

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      MAN CITY face Porto tonight at Eastlands looking to make a winning start to the Champions League group stage.
      Things appeared to be going swimmingly for Guardiola’s men in last season’s competition before they were stunned by Lyon in the quarter-final.

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      Man City were 1-0 winners over Arsenal at the weekendCredit: AFP or Licensors

      Porto were knocked out of this competition by Krasnodar in qualifying in 2019/20 and therefore had to compete in the Europa League where Wolfsburg beat them in the last 32.
      What time does Man City vs Porto kick off?
      The match kicks off at 8pm BST at the Etihad.
      It will be played without spectators in accordance with current UK law.
      Man City and Porto have never played each other before.
      What TV channel is Man City vs Porto on and can I live stream it?
      Man City vs Porto is live on BT Sport 3.
      Coverage commences at 7.15pm – 45 minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      How do I watch Man City vs Porto for free?
      Team news
      Injuries are wreaking havoc on Man City’s squad with Kevin De Bruyne, Aymeric Laporte, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Benjamin Mendy and Gabriel Jesus all currently out.
      Porto only have two injuries to worry about with Ivan Marcano and Mouhamed Mbaye on the treatment table.
      Latest odds
      Man City 2/7

      Draw 24/5
      Porto 10/1 More

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      Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid: Live stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash

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      BAYERN MUNICH and Atletico Madrid meet this evening in a Champions League group stage opener at the Allianz Arena.
      The Germans were superb in last year’s competition as they won every single match they played to lift the trophy for a sixth time.

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      Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich will be hoping to retain their titleCredit: Reuters

      Diego Simeone’s Atletico put themselves among the favourites for the competition with a famous win over Liverpool but were way below their best as they bowed out to RB Leipzig in the quarter-final.
      What time does Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid kick off?
      The match kicks off at 8pm BST – 9pm in Germany and Spain.
      While fans are allowed in stadiums in some parts of Germany, this is not the case in Bavaria and this match will therefore take place behind closed doors.
      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid on and can I live stream it?
      Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid will be live on BT Sport ESPN.
      Coverage commences after the conclusion of Salzburg vs Lokomotiv Moscow.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.
      Last time the two sides met, Bayern Munich were 1-0 winners in the 2016/17 group stage, however they were unable to stop Atleti topping the group.

      How do I watch Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid for FREE?
      Team news
      Bayern Munich are likely to name an unchanged team from their 4-1 win at Bielefeld over the weekend.
      Lucas Torreira is set to start again for Atletico Madrid after impressing on his debut at Celta Vigo.
      And Diego Simeone will probably start the more defensively-minded Marcos Llorente over Angel Correa.

      Latest odds
      Bayern Munich 8/15
      Draw 16/5
      Atletico Madrid 5/1
      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, October 20. More

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      Ajax vs Liverpool: Live stream FREE, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Champions League clash TONIGHT

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      LIVERPOOL face Ajax tonight as the two European giants begin their Champions League challenge.
      The Reds lifted a sixth trophy eighteen months ago with a 2-0 win over Tottenham in Madrid while Ajax stunned Real Madrid and Juventus before falling just short against Spurs in the semi-final.

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      A depleted Liverpool face a tough trip to AjaxCredit: PA:Press Association

      However both teams now need to prove their mettle all over again with Liverpool having lost an epic last 16 tie to Atletico Madrid in February and Ajax failing to even make it out of the group stage.
      What time does Ajax vs Liverpool kick off?
      The match kicks off at 8pm BST – 9pm in Amsterdam.
      It will take place at the Johan Cruyff ArenA.
      Fans had returned to stadiums in the Netherlands but this game will be played behind closed doors as the country has entered a partial lockdown.
      Last time these sides met was way back in 1966, when Ajax earned a 2-2 draw at Anfield to progress 7-3 on aggregate in the European Cup.
      What TV channel is Ajax vs Liverpool on and can I live stream it?
      Ajax vs Liverpool is live on BT Sport 2.
      Coverage commences at 7pm – one hour before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to the BT Sport website or app.

      How do I watch Ajax vs Liverpool for free?
      Team news
      Virgil Van Dijk will play no part in this game and could miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury following a horror tackle by Jordan Pickford at Everton on Saturday..
      Thiago Alcantara is also a doubt with a knee injury picked up via an equally bad challenge which saw Richarlison sent off.
      And Liverpool’s defensive woes could get even worse with Joel Matip undergoing a scan for a muscle injury.

      Should the Cameroon star not recover, Fabinho is likely to slot in next to Joe Gomez as a makeshift centre-half.
      This match will also come too soon for goalkeeper Alisson, who is out for at least another week.
      To make matters worse for Jurgen Klopp’s men, Ajax have a clean bill of health.
      Latest odds
      Ajax 16/5

      Draw 16/5
      Liverpool 7/10
      *Latest odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Tuesday, October 20. More

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      Why wasn’t Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Juventus at Dynamo Kiev, and when will he return?

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      JUVENTUS commenced their Champions League campaign with a tough trip to Ukraine to face Dynamo Kiev.
      And so it proved, with the Serie A giants needing a second half brace from Alvaro Morata to take the three points back to Italy.

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      Juventus are without Ronaldo for their trip to UkraineCredit: Reuters

      Juventus were without Cristiano Ronaldo who sat out the Champions League opener – so where was he?
      Why isn’t Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Juventus?
      Ronaldo will hope this is finally the year he can inspire the Turin-based side to end their long wait to lift Big Ears again.
      Juventus have been runners-up in the Champions League three times since the turn of the century.
      And this year they’ve been put in a group with Barcelona, Ferencvaros and Dynamo.

      Ronaldo played for Portugal in their draw with France during the international break and was expected to feature against Sweden.
      But the former Man Utd and Real Madrid star returned a positive test for Covid-19 and left Portugal’s training camp.
      He is currently self isolating and has reportedly displayed no symptoms.

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      Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo posted a picture on Instagram of him relaxing by his pool during isolationCredit: instagram.com/cristiano
      Ronaldo travelled from Portugal to Turin on a private air ambulance – but hit back at suggestions he’s broken protocol in the process.

      CR7 said: “I did not break any protocol.
      “They’re saying that I broke Italian laws but it’s all a lie.
      “I spoke with my team and we have the responsibility to do things right.
      “Everything was done with authorisation. Principally for the Italian man (Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadaforo) whose name I’m not going to say, it’s a lie, I abided by all the protocols.”

      When will he return to action?
      We knew that Ronaldo was definitely out for the game against Dynamo Kiev after returning a positive test on Tuesday, October 13.
      It also looks likely that he will also miss the Serie A clash against Verona on October 25.
      And his long-awaited meeting with Barcelona and Lionel Messi could also be in doubt, as Uefa protocol requires a player to test negative seven days before a game. 
      To play in the clash with the Catalan giants, Ronaldo will need to test negative for coronavirus by Wednesday, October 21.
      If he doesn’t, he’s likely to make his Juventus return at Spezia on November 1.

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