Frank Christian
Liverpool is set to face AC Milan in an exciting opener of the UEFA Champions League’s new format.
Last season, Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Anfield was absent from this prestigious tournament; however, the six-time champions secured a top-four finish to enable Arne Slot to start his Liverpool journey at the pinnacle of European football.
Under Slot’s management, Liverpool initially enjoyed a perfect start in the Premier League, winning their first three matches. That momentum, however, came to a halt with a surprising 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest.
In contrast, AC Milan’s transition under Paolo Fonseca has been somewhat rocky, culminating in a strong 4-0 win against Venezia, which marked their first victory in Serie A this season after four attempts.
The Sporting News is providing live updates and commentary for the AC Milan vs. Liverpool match.
Latest team updates | Kickoff time | Match viewing options
Current Score: AC Milan vs. Liverpool
| 1st Half | Goalscorers | |
| AC Milan | 0 | |
| Liverpool | 0 |
Team Lineups:
AC Milan (4-3-3 formation): 16. Mike Maignan (GK) — 2. Davide Calabria, 23. Fikayo Tomori, 31. Strahinja Pavlovic, 19. Theo Hernandez — 14. Tijjani Reijnders, 29. Youssouf Fofana, 8. Ruben Loftus-Cheek — 11. Christian Pulisic, 7. Alvaro Morata, 10. Rafael Leao
Liverpool (4-2-3-1 formation): 1. Alisson (GK) — 66. Trent Alexander-Arnold, 5. Ibrahima Konate, 4. Virgil van Dijk, 21. Kostas Tsimikas — 38. Ryan Gravenberch, 10. Alexis Mac Allister — 11. Mohamed Salah, 8. Dominik Szoboszlai, 18. Cody Gakpo — 20. Diogo Jota
Live Updates and Insights for AC Milan vs. Liverpool
40 minutes until kickoff: Despite the expected high stakes from the new league phase, fans of both teams may not be familiar with this tension given their brief shared history. Their first two meetings in the Champions League were finals, with Liverpool triumphing in Istanbul in 2005 and AC Milan avenging that loss in Athens in 2007.
1 hour until kickoff: Alvaro Morata was chosen over Tammy Abraham to spearhead the Milan attack. He joins a number of ex-Chelsea players including Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Christian Pulisic in the starting lineup.
Your Rossoneri team to take on the Reds #MilanLiverpool #UCL #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/E0CtKaKiCq
— AC Milan (@acmilan) September 17, 2024
1 hour 10 minutes until kickoff: Arne Slot has made two changes to the Liverpool lineup following their recent 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest. Kostas Tsimikas and Cody Gakpo replace Andy Robertson and Luis Diaz respectively, while Federico Chiesa is on the bench.
Our side to take on AC Milan this evening #ACMLIV
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 17, 2024
1 hour 30 minutes until kickoff: Choose how to follow the match at home; perhaps stick with the live blog for timely updates. Daniel Sturridge encourages Liverpool fans to sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone” at home.
A message from @DanielSturridge at San Siro pic.twitter.com/qf9N1kMw1E
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 17, 2024
2 hours until kickoff: Welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of the UEFA Champions League clash between AC Milan and Liverpool. These iconic clubs enter new chapters under their respective coaches, making for a compelling match with numerous questions at stake.
#UCL pic.twitter.com/s8GKtU1jnA
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) September 17, 2024
Kickoff Details for AC Milan vs. Liverpool
The Champions League match is scheduled to begin at the San Siro in Milan at 9 p.m. local time.
Here’s the kickoff schedule in key time zones:
| Date | Kickoff Time | |
| USA | Tues, Sep. 17 | 3:00 PM ET |
| Canada | Tues, Sep. 17 | 3:00 PM ET |
| UK | Tues, Sep. 17 | 8:00 PM BST |
| Australia | Weds, Sep. 18 | 5:00 AM AEDT |
| India | Weds, Sep. 18 | 12:30 AM IST |
Team News and Lineups for AC Milan vs. Liverpool
Fonseca retains most of the squad that recently achieved a four-goal triumph over Venezia. USMNT’s Christian Pulisic will take the pitch alongside Rafael Leao in the forward line. Alvaro Morata is still recovering from a muscle issue but has been included ahead of Tammy Abraham.
Fikayo Tomori replaces Matteo Gabbia in central defense, and Davide Calabria is back in action after recovering from injury.
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Emerson Royal has been replaced by Gianluigi Donnarumma at right-back.
Ismael Bennacer is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks due to a calf injury incurred during the international break, but Tijjani Reijnders has recently excelled in midfield and aims to maintain his momentum in upcoming matches.
AC Milan’s starting lineup (4-3-3 from right to left):Maignan (GK)—Calabria, Tomori, Pavlovic, Hernandez—Reijnders, Fofana, Loftus-Cheek—Pulisic, Morata, Leao
Players unavailable: Ismael Bennacer, Alessandro Florenzi, Marco Sportiello, Malick Thiaw
No suspensions: None
Ineligible: Luka Jovic
Following a surprising loss to Forest, Coach Slot made two adjustments. Cody Gakpo has taken over on the left wing, stepping in for Luis Diaz, while Darwin Nunez and the new addition Federico Chiesa will start the game on the bench.
Kostas Tsimikas has been substituted in for Andy Robertson at left-back, but the midfield trio of Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai remains unchanged.
Liverpool’s predicted lineup (4-2-3-1 from right to left):Alisson (GK)—Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson—Gravenberch, Mac Allister—Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo—Nunez
Injured: Harvey Elliott
No suspensions: None
Where to Watch AC Milan vs. Liverpool live stream and TV details
Here’s how to view the match across various regions:
United States:
- TV channel: TUDN USA, UniMas
Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo, ViX, TUDN.com, Univision Now, TUDN App
For live coverage in the US, the match will be on TUDN USA, with Spanish commentary available on UniMas. Streaming is available through Paramount+, Fubo, TUDN.com, TUDN App, ViX, and Univision Now.
New subscribers can get Paramount+ for just $2.50 per month for the first twelve months! Stream NFL on CBS, Champions League soccer, and much more.
Live streaming will also be available via Fubo, which is offering a seven-day FREE trial for new users.
Canada:
- TV channel: —
Live stream: DAZN
Unfortunately, there’s no live TV coverage of this match in Canada, but you can stream it on DAZN.
Australia:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Stan Sport
In Australia, viewers can watch the Liverpool vs. AC Milan match live on Stan Sport. The coverage begins at 4:55 a.m. AEST.
All 189 Champions League matches this season will be streamable via Stan Sport, which will also cover UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League games.
If the match isn’t accessible live in your area or you’re traveling, consider using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for a secure and private connection that lets you overcome geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device.
India:
- TV channel: SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1HD
- Live stream: Sony LIV, Jio TV
In India, the Champions League matches for this season will typically be aired on Jio TV and Sony LIV.
Sony LIV secured the streaming rights for the UEFA Champions League back in 2017 and has extended its broadcast rights through to the end of the 2026-2027 season.
All Champions League matches for the 2024/25 season will be streamed on Sony LIV, while televised events can also be found on JioTV.
UK:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
For the 2024/25 season in the UK, TNT Sports and discovery+ will primarily show Champions League matches. However, the match between AC Milan and Liverpool is one of the eight select Tuesday fixtures that will be available for streaming exclusively through Amazon Prime Video.
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