Two heavyweights of European football clash this week, as AC Milan and Liverpool meet once again in the Champions League. Here’s how to watch the encounter at San Siro…
After their memorable finals in 2005 and 2007, these two historic clubs cross paths again as we new era and format of this competition, with both looking to make a positive first impression.
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While things started perfectly for Arne Slot after his arrival this past summer, the Liverpool boss hit his first setback over the weekend as his side suffered a defeat to Nottingham Forest at home.
As for Paulo Fonseca, his tenure thus far has been in reverse as after pressure was already mounting on him and his players following a poor start to the season, they bounced back and produced a 4-0 win last time out to start building some confidence.
For football fans in the UK, this game will mark a new chapter in the broadcasting rights of the Champions League, as Amazon Prime Video have now entered the market and will be showing the game live on their platform.
How to watch AC Milan vs Liverpool
When: Tuesday September 17, 20:00
Where: San Siro
How:
UK: Amazon Prime Video
France: Canal+ Sport
Canada; DAZN
Germany: DAZN
Portugal: DAZN
Spain: Movistar
US: Paramount+
Ireland: Premier Sports
Italy: Sky Sport
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
Australia: Stan Sport
Preview, prediction
Milan have looked shaky to start the new campaign as they continue to adapt and improve under Fonseca, and when you put that up against the attacking talent and threat that Liverpool possess, the visitors will be confident of getting something in this one.
On paper, it screams of a counter-attacking masterclass by using the pace and technical quality across the Liverpool frontline, but if Milan are clinical and cut out the individual mistakes, they will make this an enthralling contest with goals in it for both sides.
Importantly, with the presence of the likes of Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, they have the know-how of Premier League sides and how they must match up physically with the Merseyside giants, and that agility and athleticism will be key in getting a foothold and controlling the game.
We’re backing the draw in this one as both teams are forced to share the spoils and start their respective campaigns with a point, but there’s sure to be plenty of drama and thrills, as is always the case when Milan and Liverpool meet in Europe.
