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Wembley awaits the winner of this clash between these two European heavyweights.
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Watch the Champions League in Canada from CA$30 a month
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Watch the Champions League in Australia from AU$10 a month
It's all to play for at the Santiago Bernabéu today, as Real Madrid host Bayern Munich in the second leg of this UEFA Champions League semifinal.
Last Tuesday's first leg in Munich saw Vinicius Jr. score twice to earn Real a 2-2 draw in a pulsating clash at the Allianz Arena.
Los Blancos come into this game having secured a record 36th La Liga title, following their 3-0 home win over Cadiz on Saturday. Bayern Munich, meanwhile, lost 3-1 to Stuttgart, the latest defeat in what's been a hugely disappointing domestic campaign.
A Champions League triumph over Real would nevertheless allow outgoing boss Thomas Tuchel to end his tenure on a high, while also drawing Bayern and England striker Harry Kane one step closer to finally ending his career-long trophy drought.
Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.
A win today would see Thomas Tuchel become the first coach to lead three different clubs to a Champions League final.
Cesare Purini/Mondadori Portfolio/Getty ImagesReal Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: When and where?Real Madrid take on Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, May 8. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time in Spain, which is 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, 8 p.m. BST in the UK and 5 a.m. AEST on Thursday, May 9, in Australia.
How to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich online from anywhere using a VPNIf you're unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action; that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.
With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, nonblackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 35% -- the equivalent of $8.32 a month -- if you get an annual subscription.
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American soccer fans can stream this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.
Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $6 a month and Premium for $12 a month. Both offer coverage of the Champions League.
The cheaper Essential option has ads for on-demand streaming. It also lacks live CBS feeds and the ability to download shows to watch offline later. Newcomers can take advantage of a 30-day free trial, while students may qualify for a 25% discount. Black Friday savings are also still available, though we don't know how long for.
Read our Paramount Plus review.
TNT Sports has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK.
Formerly BT Sport, TNT Sports is offering Champions League matches exclusively live this season to viewers in the UK. You can access TNT Sports in the same way as its predecessor, including via Sky Q as a TV package, as well as by streaming online. It costs £30 either way and comes in a package that includes Discovery Plus' library of documentary content.
If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.
A DAZN subscription costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year. It will also give you access to Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.
As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.
Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.
Stan Sport will set you back AU$10 a month (on top of a AU$10 Stan subscription), but the streaming service is currently offering a seven-day free trial.
A subscription will also give you access to Europa League and Europa Conference League action, as well as international rugby and Formula E.
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