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As any football fan will tell you, the UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European club football. Everything from the superstar players and giant stadiums all the way down to the iconic anthem, every supporter dreams of seeing their club of playing in – and potentially winning – the famous ‘Big Eared’ trophy.
Real Madrid are the undisputed kings of the competition. They have secured European Cup glory on no less than 14 occasions, with their most recent success coming in June when they defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Paris. Their trophy haul is double that of their nearest rival AC Milan (7), but since the Rossoneri’s last success in 2007, Los Blancos have added another five crowns to their trophy cabinet.
We all have days different ways of winding down after a long hard day at work. Some revert to video games while some might opt for playing video poker with real cash. But for us, there’s nothing better than getting home on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening and flicking the TV on to watch some elite European football.
And as a football fanatics partner will tell you, despite having the greatest show on earth beaming out in 4k HD right in front of you, your phone will not leave your hand for the entire 90 minutes. Because what good is it keeping up to date with just one match when there are eight being played at any one time?
Take game week five for example. You’re sitting watching Barcelona attempt to pick up three points against German giants Bayern Munich in the Nou Camp, but Liverpool have travelled to Amsterdam to face Ajax in a crunch clash. What is one meant to do?
Well never fear, because that’s where we come in. Here are three of the best apps to use for an evening spent watching the UEFA Champions League.
Soccerway
With so many high-stakes fixtures taking place across Europe at any one time, an app such as Soccerway is essential for working out all the possible permutations and outcomes. Soccerway shows every stat you can think of as well as showing all the Champions League groups, so you can clearly see what result each team needs in order to secure progression to the knockout stages.
And if you’re someone that likes to place a bet on the match that you’re watching, then Soccerway truly is a must-have. As mentioned, not only can you see every stat you will ever need, but the website also provides free previews as well as a deep dive into a team’s recent form and results. Using the app is a great way to ensure that you are fully up to date on what could transpire throughout the evening.
Whether it’s Soccerway or any other database for football, staying informed on the latest matches and team progressions is essential for any dedicated football fan.
Twitter truly is one of a kind platform that cultivates interesting conversations. There are a million reasons why Elon Musk wants to spend $44bn on the social media giant. And we imagine that the bucket load of football content on there is one of the main ones.
When you’re watching the evening’s play unfold, there’s nothing better than discussing the matter with other keen viewers. Using hashtags such as #UCL or #BARBAY (Barcelona vs Bayern Munich), you will be able to keep up to date with the opinions of your favorite footballing personalities.
Also, if you follow accounts such as BTSportFootball or CBSSportsGolazo, you will be able to see highlights which are uploaded immediately after goals are scored. You will also be able to see clips of your favourite pundits such as Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards all sharing their thoughts on the evening’s biggest talking points.
Surf Shark
Finally, another crucial app is Surf Shark, which grants you the digital freedom that you need for your internet activities. Surf Shark is a VPN, which masks your location and allows your IP address to display as that of a different country. Basically, it makes different websites on the internet think you are located in the US or UK, for example.
That can be super important, as certain content, such as that shared by BT Sports on Twitter, is only available to viewers in the UK. Therefore, you would need to open up Surf Shark and set your location to the United Kingdom in order to have an abundance of Champions League football at your fingertips.
Also – and this is something we do not advocate for – if you are streaming the matches online from an unofficial source, Surf Shark will keep your location and identity safe. I’m sure you’ll agree that in this day and age, that is something that should always be a top priority.
