Monaco and Tottenham meet at the Stade Louis II on Wednesday in a crucial Champions League clash, with both teams looking to shake off frustrating weekends.

Monaco are entering a new era under Sebastien Pocognoli after Adi Hütter’s dismissal, while Spurs aim to prove their early European momentum wasn’t a fluke after a shaky Premier League defeat to Aston Villa.

Both sides drew 2-2 last time out, Monaco against Manchester City and Spurs against Bodo/Glimt, leaving plenty on the line in Group D.

Monaco’s defense remains their biggest headache, still without a clean sheet this season, while Tottenham’s away form has been quietly impressive under Thomas Frank. Spurs will fancy their chances against a Monaco side still adjusting to a new system.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Monaco vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:

TV channel: –
Live stream: Paramount+

This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers. 

What time does Monaco vs. Tottenham kick off?

This Champions League clash takes place at Stade Louis II in Monaco, and kicks off on Wednesday, October 22, at 9 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:

Monaco vs. Tottenham lineups, team news

Pocognoli will have to deal with several injury absences for his first Champions League game in charge.

Long-time Tottenham favourite Eric Dier is ruled out with a hamstring issue and joins a long list of sidelined players, including Lukas Hradecky, Christian Mawissa, Vanderson, Denis Zakaria, and Lamine Camara.

Paul Pogba remains unavailable as he continues to work on his fitness. Up front, Pocognoli has no worries, with Folarin Balogun pushing to start after scoring from the bench against Angers.

Monaco predicted starting XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Kohn (GK) — Salisu, Kehrer, Henrique — Diatta, Coulibaly, Teze, Ouattara — Akliouche, Fati — Balogun.

Injured: Eric Dier (hamstring), Hradecky (knee), Mawissa (hamstring), Vanderson (hamstring), Zakaria (adductor), Camara (ankle), and Pogba (fitness).
Suspended: None

Tottenham’s defensive problems continue ahead of their trip to Monaco. Destiny Udogie missed the last match with a knee issue, while captain Cristian Romero picked up an adductor injury during the warm-up and is unlikely to feature.

Kevin Danso should again partner Micky van de Ven at centre-back.

Spurs are also without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Radu Dragusin, Kota Takai, Ben Davies, and Dominic Solanke, while Mathys Tel remains ineligible and sidelined with a calf problem.

Tottenham predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence — Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall — Johnson, Richarlison, Simons.

Injured: Udogie (knee), Romero (adductor), Kulusevski (knee), Maddison (knee), Bissouma (ankle), Dragusin (knee), Takai (foot), Davies (muscle) and Solanke (ankle)
Suspended: None

Champions League fixture schedule this week

All times ET

Tuesday, October 21

• Barcelona vs. Olympiakos (12:45 p.m.)
• Kairat vs. Pafos (12:45 p.m.)
• Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid (3:00 p.m.)
• Bayer Leverkusen vs. Paris Saint-Germain (3:00 p.m.)
• Copenhagen vs. Borussia Dortmund (3:00 p.m.)
• Newcastle United vs. Benfica (3:00 p.m.)
• PSV vs. Napoli (3:00 p.m.)
• Union Saint-Gilloise vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
• Villarreal vs. Manchester City (3:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, October 22

• Athletic Club vs. Qarabağ (12:45 p.m.)
• Galatasaray vs. Bodø/Glimt (12:45 p.m.)
• Atalanta vs. Slavia Prague (3:00 p.m.)
• Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge (3:00 p.m.)
• Chelsea vs. Ajax (3:00 p.m.)
• Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m.)
• Monaco vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3:00 p.m.)
• Real Madrid vs. Juventus (3:00 p.m.)
• Sporting CP vs. Marseille (3:00 p.m.)

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