Galatasaray vs Liverpool - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details, starting lineups, and prediction for Galatasaray vs Liverpool - UEFA Champions League group stage match.
The UEFA Champions League league phase reaches Matchday 2 on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as Turkish giants Galatasaray host English powerhouse Liverpool at the electric RAMS Park in Istanbul. This match promises fire and intensity, with both teams aiming to establish early control in the group standings.
Kick-Off and Global Start Times:
- Local (Turkey): 21:00 TRT
- UK: 20:00 BST
- Central Europe (Germany, Spain, Italy): 22:00 CEST
- USA/Canada: 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Brazil: 16:00 BRT
- Australia: 05:00 AEST (October 1)
- UTC: 18:00
Where to Watch
Turkey
- beIN Sports Turkey / Digiturk with live coverage across TV and streaming platforms (beIN Connect).
United Kingdom
- Amazon Prime Video has the broadcast rights for this fixture, as part of the shared Champions League package with TNT Sports and discovery+.
- Worldwide (general): See UEFA Champions League Broadcast Partners by Country
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports / discovery+ (Amazon has Tuesday first-pick games, though this fixture remains on TNT).
- United States: Paramount+ / CBS Sports, with TUDN networks covering in Spanish.
- Canada: DAZN.
- Australia: Stan Sport.
- Brazil: TNT Sports (pay TV) and SBT (free-to-air).
- South & Central America: ESPN platforms.
- Germany: DAZN (majority), Amazon Prime (Tuesday top pick), ZDF (highlights).
- Portugal: DAZN & Sport TV.
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Team News and Probable Line-Ups
Galatasaray:
- Still reeling from a 5–1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening group fixture, but unbeaten domestically.
- Expected to line up with attacking power in Mauro Icardi and possibly Victor Osimhen if fit, supported by Leroy Sané and İlkay Gündoğan.
- Midfield stability through Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina.
- Defense led by Davinson Sánchez and youthful energy in the full-back positions.
Liverpool:
- Coming off a 3–2 win over Atlético Madrid in their group opener, but suffered a surprise 2–1 Premier League loss to Crystal Palace at the weekend.
- Federico Chiesa is ruled out (slight injury) and did not travel.
- Giovanni Leoni remains sidelined with an ACL injury.
- Likely forward trio of Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Hugo Ekitiké, with Florian Wirtz in the creative role.
- Defensive core of Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson, with Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong as options.
Context and Outlook
Galatasaray: The Istanbul club thrives on atmosphere, and the RAMS Park crowd will play its part in unsettling Liverpool. Their heavy opening defeat, however, raises questions about defensive solidity at the European level.
Liverpool: Despite injury setbacks, Jürgen Klopp’s men carry far more depth and firepower. Their Champions League pedigree and attacking options make them heavy favorites.
Who’s Favored?
Liverpool are the clear favorites, with bookmakers and analysts expecting a high-scoring encounter. Galatasaray’s home support could inspire moments of danger, but Liverpool’s attack should prove decisive.
Predicted outcome: Liverpool to win — likely by two goals (3–1 or 4–2), though expect Galatasaray to push hard in front of their fans.