Liverpool head into their Champions League clash with Marseille in good spirits, despite mixed domestic results, softfootball reported. Liverpool head into their Champions League clash with Marseille in good spirits, despite mixed domestic results.
While their recent 1-1 home draw against Burnley frustrated fans, the Reds showed their strength away from home by beating Newcastle United on the road. That confidence was also reflected on Liverpool’s official X handle, where the club posted about the Newcastle away win, underlining belief within the squad ahead of this upcoming European test.
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In the Champions League, Liverpool have enjoyed big nights this season, including two famous wins over Real Madrid and a strong 1-0 victory against Inter Milan at the San Siro. That win, secured by a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty, placed Arne Slot’s side close to the automatic last-16 places. They are level on points with Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid and Inter, and only trail on goals scored.
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Marseille, however, are dangerous opponents. Roberto De Zerbi’s team play attacking football and have scored freely in Ligue 1. They come into this match after a convincing 5-2 win over Angers and a thrilling 3-2 Champions League victory over Union Saint-Gilloise, where Mason Greenwood scored twice.
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Liverpool may welcome back Mohamed Salah after AFCON, but his availability is still uncertain. Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Alexander Isak remain injured. Marseille will be without Derek Cornelius and Ruben Blanco, while Nayef Aguerd is not yet ready to return.
Possible Lineups
Marseille: Rulli; Murillo, Balerdi, Medina, Emerson; O’Riley, Hojbjerg; Weah, Greenwood, Paixao; Aubameyang.
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
Prediction
Most major sports platforms are predicting a high-scoring draw, with many tipping a 2-2 result. Liverpool’s away confidence and Marseille’s attacking threat suggest an open and entertaining game at the Orange Velodrome.
Where to watch
The UEFA Champions League clash between Marseille and Liverpool takes place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with viewing options available across different regions.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 7:00 PM GMT ahead of the 8:00 PM kick-off. Fans can also stream the game via the Discovery+ app and website, including the Discovery+ TNT Sports Amazon Channel.
In the United States, viewers can watch the match live on Paramount+, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM ET. Globally, broadcast details are available on UEFA.com, while other options include beIN Sports in Canada and the MENA region, Stan Sport in Australia, and SonyLiv in India. Supporters can also follow free live audio commentary through the official Liverpool FC website or the LFC app.
