How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon online for free

Live stream the second leg of this Champions League playoff fixture from anywhere in the world.
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Julian Brandt of Dortmund in action
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TL;DR: Live stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Sporting Lisbon need a miracle in the second leg of their Champions League playoff round fixture against Borussia Dortmund. The German side won the first leg 3-0, and will be confident of finishing the job in front of their own fans. But anything can happen in the Champions League.

If you want to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.


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When is Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon?

Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 19. This fixture takes place at the Signal Iduna Park.

How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon for free

Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

  4. Visit Virgin Media Player

  5. Watch Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon for free from anywhere in the world

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$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Borussia Dortmund vs. Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

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