Two sides that have so far failed to impress this season face off in this intriguing last-16 tie between Napoli and Barcelona.

Both teams won their domestic leagues last term, but have suffered a severe drop off in results this season, with this tournament looking likely to be their only route to major glory.

In an almost farcical turn of events, Napoli come into this glamour tie with their fourth manager in just 12 months. Francesco Calzona is in the dug out today following disastrous spells from Walter Mazzarri and Rudi Garcia, who'd previously replaced title winner Luciano Spalletti. Calzona will be boosted by the return of star striker Victor Osimhen, who is set to make his first club appearance of 2024 after getting to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria. 

After a poor star to the campaign that prompted head coach Xavi to announce plans to step down at the end of the season, Barcelona have bounced back impressively, with the Catalan giants registering 10 points from the last 12 available in LaLiga.

Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services for watching every game wherever you are in the world.

Victor Osimhen is set to return to the Napoli starting lineup this evening for the first time since December.  Elianton/Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images Napoli vs. Barcelona: When and where?

Napoli play Barcelona at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples, Italy, on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET local time, making it a 8 p.m. GMT kickoff in the UK; 3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada; and 7 a.m. AEDT on Thursday, Feb. 22, in Australia. 

How to watch Napoli vs. Barcelona online from anywhere using a VPN

If you're unable to view Champions League matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the action; that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN can stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you want an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins while traveling and using various Wi-Fi networks.

With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. If your internet provider or mobile carrier assigns an IP address that incorrectly shows your location in a blackout zone, a VPN can fix that problem by giving you an IP address in your correct, non-blackout area. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. Be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it suspects is circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.

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Livestream Napoli vs. Barcelona in the US

American soccer fans can stream this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for UEFA Champions League matches.

Livestream Napoli vs. Barcelona in the UK

TNT Sports (formerly known as BT Sport) has Champions League live broadcast rights in the UK. 

Livestream Napoli vs. Barcelona in Canada

If you want to stream UCL games live in Canada, subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to the Champions League this season.

Livestream Napoli vs. Barcelona in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch UCL matches on streaming service Stan Sport, which has exclusive rights to show the Champions League live in Australia this season.

Quick tips for streaming UEFA Champions League matches using a VPN  With four variables at play (your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN), your experience and success when streaming Champions League games may vary.If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs including Roku don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main sites for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. Remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We recommend Brave.