TL;DR: Live stream Atalanta vs. Chelsea in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of fascinating matchups in the latest round of Champions League fixtures, including Atalanta vs. Chelsea. These teams are tied on 10 points after five games. Everything is still very much to play for in the group stage, so we're expecting an electric display when these sides come together in Bergamo this week.

If you want to watch Atalanta vs. Chelsea in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Atalanta vs. Chelsea?

Atalanta vs. Chelsea in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Dec. 9. This fixture takes place at the New Balance Arena.

How to watch Atalanta vs. Chelsea for free

Atalanta vs. Chelsea 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 Atalanta vs. Chelsea 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 Atalanta vs. Chelsea for free from anywhere in the world

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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:

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Live stream Atalanta vs. Chelsea in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.