This week sees one of the most anticipated fixtures of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League come to pass as Liverpool take on Real Madrid at Anfield.
On Tuesday November 4, the European heavyweights go head to head on Matchday 4, 12 months after The Reds triumphed against their Spanish rivals for the first time in eight games.
And fans can stream the game for free on Prime Video, who will be showing the match to anyone who signs up to their 30-day trial free of charge - plus existing Prime members, of course.
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Meanwhile, Real Madrid have won 15 out of the last 18 games, and only lost one of their last nine meetings against Liverpool - so they're likely to look confident on the pitch.
It was announced on Monday that the two sides have been banned from playing each other at Anfield in next season's group stage due to a little-known UEFA regulation.
So, what time does the match kick off, and where can you watch it for free? Find out everything you need to know below.
What time is Liverpool v Real Madrid kick off?
Liverpool and Real Madrid will go head to head at 8pm on Tuesday, November 4 at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool.
Liverpool v Real Madrid predictions:
According to Ladbrokes, Liverpool are heading to the game the strongest, off the back of their 5-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt.
But Real Madrid shouldn't be underestimated, as the team have shown more consistency since the season kicked off.
Liverpool's latest Champions League results:
- Win: 5-1 v Eintracht Frankfurt
- Loss: 0-1 v Galatasaray
- Win: 3-2 v Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid's latest Champions League results:
- Win: 1-0 v Juventus
- Win: 5-0 v Kairat Almaty
- Win: 2-1 v Marseille
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How to watch Liverpool v Real Madrid for free in the UK
Liverpool v Real Madrid will not be streamed live on terrestrial telly in the UK, so how can you watch it?
You can tune in via Amazon Prime Video here. Coverage starts at 6.30pm ahead of the 8pm kick off.
If you are not already a subscriber, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial here. It will cost £8.99 thereafter if you decide not to cancel.
Gabby Logan will be joined by Wayne Rooney, Daniel Sturridge and Theo Walcott. Meanwhile, Jon Champion and Alan Shearer will provide commentary.
For those of you keen to be a part of the crowd, hospitality tickets for Liverpool v Real Madrid are available on Seat Unique. Prices start from £549.
Other huge fixtures to look forward to
The Champions League has kicked off and there are some huge fixtures to get stuck into. You'll want to take note of the below.
- Tottenham Hotspur v Copenhagen: Tuesday, 4 November
- Manchester City v Bayer Leverkusen: Tuesday, 25 November
- Paris Saint-Germain v Newcastle United: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
What’s happened to the Champions League format?
In October 2025, UEFA announced that it will introduce a new Champions League format for the 2027/28 season.
As per the Daily Mail, the opening game of European football's competition is set to include an opening ceremony as part of a new commercial strategy.
Following the opening fixture on the Tuesday night, the rest of the action will take place across Wednesday and Thursday.
It's the second revamp in recent years, as the League Phase format was introduced last season.
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Topics: Liverpool, Real Madrid, Champions League
Danielle Fowler