How to watch and live stream Qarabag v Newcastle United in UEFA Champions League play-off on TNT Sports and discovery+ - date, kick-off time

Here is all the information you need to ensure you do not miss a second of the action when Newcastle United visit Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League play-offs. Newcastle finished 12th in the league phase, narrowly missing out on a top-eight spot despite a 1-1 draw with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain, while Qarabag finished 22nd. Chelsea or Barcelona await the winners in the last 16.

With the enthralling league phase of the UEFA Champions League now concluded, we move on to the knockout stages.

The Champions League play-offs have already been filled with drama, with reigning champions Paris-Saint Germain coming from 2-0 down to beat Monaco 3-2, Vinicius Junior scoring a screamer to give Real Madrid victory over Benfica, and Galatasaray securing an emphatic 5-2 win over Juventus on Tuesday night.

Teams are battling to reach the last 16 and attempt to emulate PSG, who won the competition last term despite finishing 15th in the league phase after narrowly avoiding elimination.

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One of the sides looking to repeat PSG’s heroics are Newcastle United, who drew with the Parisians in a hugely impressive performance at the Parc des Princes on the final night of the league phase.

Whilst it was a creditable point and a performance to remember, it was not enough to secure a spot in the last 16, as Newcastle dropped to 12th place.

They now face a play-off match against Azerbaijani side Qarabag, with a spot against either Barcelona or Chelsea awaiting them in the last 16.

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This is the first time that Newcastle have reached the knockout rounds in the Champions League, meaning they can make more club history with a victory.

Qarabag are looking to overturn a nine-match windless streak against English teams. So history will be made across the two legs, regardless of the result.

Here is how you can catch every second of the action live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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When is Qarabag v Newcastle?

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off clash will take place on Wednesday, February 18 at the Azersun Arena.

Kick-off is at 17:45 UK time, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ from 17:00.

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How to watch Qarabag v Newcastle

Qarabag v Newcastle will be live on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+ with coverage starting at 17:00 BST on Wednesday, February 18.

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