How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Villarreal in Champions League, tv channel and kick-off time
Tottenham are back in the Champions League spotlight this week as Thomas Frank prepares for his first taste of European football, with Villarreal the visitors to N17 for what promises to be a compelling night under the lights. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Villarreal.
UEFA Champions League football returns to N17 after a two-year absence this week, when Tottenham Hotspur play their first League phase tie on Tuesday against Spanish side Villarreal.
Thomas Frank’s men go into their Champions League encounter on the back of an emphatic 3-0 victory against West Ham United in the Premier League, as they secured their third win in four league fixtures under the 51-year-old.
The Dane will, of course, be hoping he can kick off Spurs’ return to Europe’s premier competition with a win, in a tie that also marks his first ever game in European football.
When and where is the game?
The clash between Tottenham and Villarreal will be staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK time).
How to watch Tottenham vs Villarreal in the UK
Supporters in the UK will be able to watch Tottenham vs Villarreal live on Amazon Prime Video.
Tottenham and Villarreal team news
Coming into this tie, Tottenham have several fitness concerns, with Dejan Kulusevski sidelined until early November due to a knee injury, while James Maddison is ruled out with an ACL injury.
Kota Takai and Radu Dragusin are also ruled out as they are yet to return to full fitness, while Yves Bissouma is still nursing a knock, but all of this matters little as these players are not part of Frank’s Champions League squad.
Dominic Solanke, however, could make a return in this tie, after picking up an ankle injury before the international break, but we would have to keep an eye on Thomas Frank’s presser.
Villarreal, on the other hand, also has injury problems of their own, with forward Gerard Moreno expected to be out until late September with a hamstring issue, while both Logan Costa and Pau Cabanes face lengthy spells on the sidelines with cruciate ligament injuries that will keep them out until April 2026.
Willy Kambwala is also a doubt after suffering a hamstring injury.
Spurs Web prediction for Tottenham and Villarreal
It is a home tie for Spurs, which should give them an edge over the La Liga side; however, it is worth noting that Tottenham have already lost at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this season to Bournemouth.
Regardless, they come into this tie in much better form, having won three of their last four league fixtures, while Villarreal have a record of two wins, a draw and a defeat in their previous four outings.
It would be a tricky encounter for the Lilywhites, but it is one that Frank’s men will feel they can edge, and we believe Tottenham will grab a win here.
Score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Villarreal
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