Europacup Achtelfinals: Live Coverage Today on RTL, March 19
The return legs of the Europacup Achtelfinals take place on March 19. RTL, NITRO and the streaming service RTL+ will carry live coverage of UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League ties.
Broadcast windows and formats
RTL and NITRO run a simultaneous primetime broadcast focused on the top match. Their live segments begin at 20:15, ahead of a 21:00 kickoff.
RTL+ starts earlier. The platform opens at 18:15 with the Matchday show. It offers single-game streams and a conference for the 18:45 and 21:00 kickoffs.
Major match: FC Porto vs VfB Stuttgart
RTL and NITRO center primetime on FC Porto versus VfB Stuttgart. The match kicks off at 21:00.
Stuttgart lost the home first leg 1:2. The visitors need a victory to advance to the quarter-finals.
Presentation and on-air team
RTL names Laura Papendick as studio host and Lothar Matthäus as expert. Marco Hagemann and Felix Kroos handle commentary.
Reporters Jana Wosnitza and Felix Görner are assigned for in-game inserts and interviews.
RTL+ schedule and match coverage
RTL+ begins the evening with Matchday at 18:15. Anna Kraft hosts the show with experts including Patrick Helmes.
The streamer carries multiple single matches and a conference. Viewers may watch individual fixtures or switch to the overview feed.
- SC Freiburg – KRC Genk (18:45): Expert Christian Straßburger; Commentator Michael Born; Reporter Jonas Gerdes. Venue: Europa-Park Stadion.
- 1. FSV Mainz 05 – SK Sigma Olmütz (UECL, 18:45): Expert Christina Rann; Commentator Oliver Seidler; Reporter Thomas Wagner.
- AEK Larnaka – Crystal Palace (UECL, 18:45): Expert Jürgen Schmitz; Commentator Tim Hemmrich.
- FC Midtjylland – Nottingham Forest (18:45): Expert Jochen Stutzky; Commentator Rene Langhoff.
- Olympique Lyon – Celta Vigo (18:45): Expert Jan Wochner; Commentator Freddie Schulz.
- FC Porto – VfB Stuttgart (21:00, RTL+ single): Expert Robby Hunke; Commentator Cornelius Küpper.
- Rayo Vallecano – FC Samsunspor (UECL, 21:00): Expert Christoph Stadtler; Commentator Peter Reichert.
- AS Roma – FC Bologna (18:45): Expert Florian von Stackelberg; Commentator Alexander Küpper.
- Aston Villa – OSC Lille (18:45): Expert Benedikt Brinsa; Commentator Klaus Veltman.
- Real Betis – Panathinaikos Athens (18:45): Expert Julian Engelhard; Commentator Stefan Fuckert.
Sporting stakes and implications
SC Freiburg must overturn a 0:1 first-leg deficit against Genk. Mainz can reach a maiden European quarter-final in the Conference League.
Results on March 19 could affect Germany’s UEFA coefficient and its chance for an additional Champions League spot.
How to watch
Fans can choose a focused broadcast or follow the conference feed. RTL/NITRO focus on the top primetime match.
RTL+ streams early action from 18:45 and provides both single-match streams and a conference view.
Filmogaz.com will monitor the evening and publish updates on broadcasters, teams and match outcomes.
