The UEFA Champions League league phase delivers a crucial tie on Wednesday, October 22, as Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Liverpool at Deutsche Bank Park. Both teams enter this fixture in a worrying patch of form and desperately need a victory to steady their campaign.
Frankfurt’s results have been wildly inconsistent. Their Champions League life started with a thumping 5-1 win over Galatasaray, but they were then humbled by the same scoreline against Atletico Madrid. Their recent matches have been goal-fests, conceding freely but possessing the firepower, notably through young star Can Uzun, to score in return.
Liverpool is under significant pressure, having suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions, including a disappointing loss in their last European outing against Galatasaray.
Manager Arne Slot’s side is struggling for cohesion and looked particularly vulnerable in defence during their recent derby loss. Former Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike will be eager to prove a point against his old club on Wednesday in a bid to rally the Reds back to life.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: N/A
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the U.S. in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE TRIAL for new subscribers.
What time does Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, and kicks off on Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 12:00 p.m. |
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool lineups, team news
Eintracht Frankfurt are expected to stick with their familiar setup on Thursday, with teenage star Can Uzun — joint-top scorer with six goals — operating just behind Jonathan Burkardt.
Ellyes Skhiri and Hugo Larsson should continue in midfield, while centre-backs Robin Koch and Arthur Theate retain their places despite recent scrutiny. The Eagles’ back four remains unchanged as Dino Toppmoller searches for defensive stability.
Elias Baum will remain the only player to miss the squad through injury for Frankfurt’s clash with Liverpool.
Eintracht Frankfurt predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Santos (GK) — Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown — Larsson, Skhiri — Doan, Uzun, Bahoya — Burkardt.
Injured: Baum.
Suspended: None
For Liverpool, Ryan Gravenberch is a doubt after limping off against Manchester United, paving the way for Curtis Jones to start if needed. Alisson Becker will also miss yet another game for the Reds with Giorgi Mamardashvili filling in.
Alexis Mac Allister is likely to keep his place despite inconsistent form. At the same time, Andrew Robertson should return at left-back and Joe Gomez may replace Ibrahima Konate in central defence, while Giovanni Leoni remains out for the rest of the season.
Up front, Hugo Ekitike’s impressive form could see him lead the line over Alexander Isak as Arne Slot looks to maintain momentum in Europe.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Mamardashvili (GK) — Szoboszlai, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson — Jones, Mac Allister — Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo — Ekitike.
Injured: Alisson, Leoni, Bajcetic, Gravenberch (doubt), Endo (doubt).
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, October 21
- Barcelona vs. Olympiacos (12:45 p.m.)
- Kairat Almaty vs. Pafos (12:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSG (3 p.m.)
- Copenhagen vs. Borussia Dortmund (3 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Benfica (3 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Napoli (3 p.m.)
- Union SG vs. Inter Milan (3 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Man City (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 22
- Athletic Club vs. Qarabag (12:45 p.m.)
- Galatasaray vs. Bodo Glimt (12:45 p.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Slavia Praha (3 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge (3 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Ajax (3 p.m.)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Monaco vs. Tottenham (3 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Juventus (3 p.m.)
- Sporting vs. Olympique Marseille (3 p.m.)
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