Liverpool hosts Azerbaijani champions Qarabag FK at Anfield this Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for their final Matchday 8 fixture in the Champions League league phase. Currently sitting in 4th place with 15 points, the Reds are aiming for a victory to guarantee an automatic spot in the Round of 16 and avoid the February play-off round.
Arne Slot’s side enters the match looking to rebound from a recent domestic defeat to Bournemouth, though their continental form remains strong following a clinical 3-0 win over Marseille last week.
However, Liverpool is currently facing a significant defensive selection crisis. Joe Gomez (hip), Conor Bradley, and Alexander Isak (broken leg) are all ruled out, while Federico Chiesa is a doubt due to a knock. Despite these absences, the team is expected to be spearheaded by Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz.
Qarabag FK
Qarabag FK arrives in England as one of the surprise packages of the league phase, currently sitting in 18th place with 10 points. Under manager Gurban Gurbanov, the “Horsemen” are fighting for a play-off position and have already recorded impressive wins over Benfica, Copenhagen, and Eintracht Frankfurt this term.
To ensure a fresh squad for this historic first-ever meeting with Liverpool, Gurbanov significantly rotated his team in their recent domestic match, resting 11 players. Qarabag will be without Kady Borges due to injury but will rely on the creativity of Abdellah Zoubir and the goal-scoring threat of Camilo Durán.
While Azerbaijani clubs have historically struggled on English soil, Qarabag’s recent draw with Chelsea has given them hope of causing another upset at Anfield.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
The Liverpool v. Qarabag FK game will kick off at 8:00 PM GMT. For fans in other regions, the match timings are as follows:
- United Kingdom: 8:00 PM GMT
- Azerbaijan / UAE: 12:00 AM (Thursday, Jan 29)
- Saudi Arabia: 11:00 PM
- Egypt (GMT +2): 10:00 PM
- United States (Eastern Time): 3:00 PM EST
The match will be held at Anfield and officiated by referee Ivan Kružliak (SVK), with Pol van Boekel (NED) on VAR.
TV Channels for Liverpool v. Qarabag FK
Middle East & North Africa: The match will be broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 6 with commentary by Ahmed Al-Balushi.
United Kingdom: Fans can watch the game on TNT Sports 2 and TNT Sports Ultimate.
United States: Live coverage is available via Paramount+ (English) and ViX (Spanish).
Azerbaijan: The game will be televised on Ictimai TV.
Live Streaming and Digital Options
- beIN CONNECT / TOD: Regional digital coverage for fans in the MENA region.
- discovery+: The primary streaming platform for TNT Sports in the UK.
- LFC App / LFCTV: Matchday Live coverage includes live audio commentary and real-time updates starting at 6:45 PM GMT.
- Paramount+: Live streaming for all Champions League matches in the US.
