Watch Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: TV channel, live stream info, start time

The Champions League is back in action on Wednesday across Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network and CBS Sports Network.  

Who’s Playing

• Shakhtar Donetsk @ Barcelona
• Current Records: Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0-1, Barcelona 2-0-0

How To Watch

• When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. ET
• Where: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
• TV: Paramount+
• Online Streaming: Paramount+
• Follow: CBS Sports App

What to Know

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After a short break, more Champions League action is set to kick off on Wednesday. Shakhtar Donetsk will hit the road to play their first game against Barcelona in the Group Stage at 12:45 p.m. ET at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. While all four teams are eyeing the Round of 16, only the top two teams in the group (Group H) will make it there.

Shakhtar Donetsk and Royal Antwerp combined for 14 shots on goal on October 4th, which explains the impressive five total goals scored. Shakhtar Donetsk beat Royal Antwerp by a goal, winning 3-2. The last goal Shakhtar Donetsk scored came from Danylo Sikan in minute 76.

Meanwhile, Barcelona never let their opponents score on October 4th. They won by a goal and slipped past Porto 1-0. Barcelona were also a bit limited on offense, with their lone goal coming courtesty of Ferran Torres in minute 45.

The victory got Shakhtar Donetsk back to even at 1-0-1. As for Barcelona, their victory on October 4th bumped their record up to 2-0-0.

With both squads competing for one of the most prestigious honors in soccer on Wednesday, it’s safe to say the stakes are high. There’s only one way to know which team cracks under pressure and which rises to the occasion.

Odds

Barcelona is a huge favorite against Shakhtar Donetsk, according to the latest Champions League odds, being -659 to win.

The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.

Wednesday’s Matchday 3 TV schedule

All times Eastern