Benfica vs Juventus live stream: how to watch Champions League online and on TV, team news

Juventus head to the Estádio da Luz in desperate need of a win against Benfica this evening as they look to keep alive their dwindling hopes of reaching the Champions League knock-out stages. Currently five points adrift of the all-important top two spots in Group H, having lost have lost three of their four group stage matches, Juve have a mountain to climb, and it's Benfica themselves in second who the Old Lady will need to overturn. 

The team sheets are in and Juventus start with Dusan Vlahovic leading the line up front in an attacking XI that includes Noise Kean and Flip Kostic. Former Benfica star Angel Di Maria and Leandro Paredes are both miss out for Juve.

The Eagles meanwhile start with Goncalo Ramos up front, while David Neres' comeback from injury continues with the Brazilian winger starting on the bench for the hosts.

Here's how to watch a Benfica vs Juventus live stream online today, wherever you are.

Things don't get any easier for Max Allegri's men as they now face a Benfica side that have impressed during the early group stage encounters while also sitting pretty at the top of the Portuguese Primeira Liga Table. Tied on eight points at the top Champions League Group H with Paris Saint-Germain, a win would see Benfica themselves progress through to the tournament's next phase.

Juve come into this clash looking to erase the memories of being humbled 2-0 away at Maccabi Haifa in matchday 4. The reverse fixture back in September saw the Eagles beat Juventus 2-1 at the Allianz Stadium, with Joaoexternal/www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=103504&clickref=trd-us-7983864864744082623&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fexp%2Fsport%2Fmonthly-pass" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener" data-url="https://www.bt.com/exp/sport/monthly-pass" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" data-hl-processed="hawklinks" data-placeholder-url="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?awinmid=3041&awinaffid=103504&clickref=hawk-custom-tracking&p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bt.com%2Fexp%2Fsport%2Fmonthly-pass" data-google-interstitial="false" data-merchant-name="BT Broadband" data-merchant-id="2193" data-merchant-url="bt.com" data-merchant-network="AW">BT Sport (UK) | Mario's penalty and a Neres' second-half strike earning Roger Schmidt's side all three points after Arkadiusz Milik had opened the scoring for the Old Lady.

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How to watch Benfica vs Juventus: live stream UCL soccer in the US without cable

Soccer fans can watch Benfica vs Juventus on Paramount Plus in the US, with kick-off set for 3pm ET / 12pm PT early on Tuesday afternoon.

CBS is the official US broadcaster for the 2022/23 UCL season. Paramount Plus live streams the vast majority of games, while some fixtures are shown on CBS.

A subscription to Paramount Plus is available from just $4.99 a month for its ad-supported "essential" plan, or $9.99 per month for its ad-free tier.

The service also offers a FREE 7-day trial for new customers, meaning you can live stream Benfica vs Juventus and at least a few more games for nothing. 

You can watch through a web browser or on the Paramount Plus app, which is available on most smart devices.

Outside of the US? If you're unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below - we rate ExpressVPN as the best of the best.

How to watch Benfica vs Juventus from outside your country

We've set out how you can live stream Benfica vs Juventus in a number of countries around the world. However, if you're away travelling for pleasure or for work, you probably won't be able to watch Champions League football like you normally would at home. This is the result of geo-blocking - best understood as digital borders that restrict certain services and content to specific parts of the world.

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How to watch a Benfica vs Juventus live stream in the UK

In the UK, BT Sport is providing exclusive live coverage of Benfica vs Juventus. Coverage starts at 7.45pm BST on BT Sport 8, ahead of an 8pm kick-off. 

Don't forget that BT now has a £25 Monthly Pass, so you can get everything BT Sport has to offer without a long-term commitment.

The BT Sport app will let subscribers watch the game on any number of devices, including mobiles, tablets, consoles and smart TVs.

If you're currently outside the UK and want to watch the Champions League like you would at home, don't worry about geo-blocks on your account – simply grab a VPN and follow the instructions above to live stream the action. 

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Benfica vs Juventus live stream: how to watch UCL soccer online in Canada

In Canada, soccer fans can watch Benfica vs Juventus on streaming service DAZN. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm ET / 12pm PT on Tuesday.

DAZN costs just CA$24.99 a month or $199.99 a year. Not only do you get every single UCL game, but DAZN is also the Canadian streaming home of Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis, not to mention it's also the place to watch every single NFL game this season.

It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices). 

If you find yourself outside of Canada and want to watch the Champions League using your normal streaming service, don't worry – a good VPN is all you need to tune in just like you would home.

How to watch Benfica vs Juventus: live stream Champions League in Australia

Footie fans in Australia can watch Benfica vs Juventus on Stan Sport, but be warned that kick-off is set for 6am AEDT on Wednesday morning.

The streaming service is showing every single Champions League match ad-free, and it's also the place to watch the Europa League and Europa Conference League, international rugby and Formula E.

A subscription costs $10 per month (on top of a $10 Stan sub), but you can take advantage of a 7-day FREE trial.

If you're outside Australia and want to tune in to Stan Sport, you can use one of the top VPNs and watch the coverage from another country.

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How to watch Benfica vs Juventus: live stream Champions League in New Zealand

Football fans can watch Benfica vs Juventus on Spark Sport in New Zealand, with kick-off set for 8am NZDT bright and early on Wednesday morning.

Spark Sport offers a 7-day FREE trial so you can try before you buy, and once that expires, a subscription costs $24.99 per month, and includes every UCL game, plenty of Black Caps cricket action, Europa League football, the European Rugby Champions Cup, F1, MotoGP, NFL and WTA tennis.

Spark Sport is available via web browsers on your PC or Mac, plus Apple and Android mobile devices, Chromecast, Apple TV, selected Samsung, Sony, Panasonic and LG TVs, and select Freeview streamers.

Benfica vs Juventus: live stream Champions League online in India

Benfica vs Juventus is being shown on Sony Pictures Networks in India, with coverage stretching across TV and its over-the-top streaming service Sony LIV.

You can live stream Champions League games with a mobile-only plan, which costs Rs 599 for a year, or a LIV Premium plan, which costs Rs 999 for a year.

Anyone outside of India who wants to watch their home Champions League coverage can just pick up a good VPN and follow the instructions above to safely live stream the action.