Chelsea v Malmo live stream: Tuchel’s holders in Champions League action – confirmed teams, kick-off time, TV channel and talkSPORT coverage

Champions League holders Chelsea take on Malmo this evening looking to return to winning ways in Group H.

The Blues beat Zenit Saint-Petersburg in their opening European tie this season but lost at Juventus last time out.

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Thomas Tuchel’s men need to keep touch with Juve at the top of the group and can afford no mistakes against Swedish champions Malmo tonight.

Chelsea are on a run of favourable fixtures and will want to kick on domestically and in Europe ahead of the hectic festive period.

The west Londoners face a quick turnaround for their next match as they host Norwich in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.

Chelsea v Malmo: Date and kick-off time

This Group H tie is due to take place on Wednesday, October 20.

It is taking place at Stamford Bridge and kick-off is at 8pm.

These two sides have met once before - in the Round of 32 of the 2018/19 Europa League. Chelsea won the tie 5-1 on aggregate and went on to beat Arsenal in the final.

Chelsea v Malmo: TV channel and live stream

The Champions League clash will be live on BT Sport 3 with coverage starting at 7:15pm.

BT Sport subscribers can live stream this match via the app on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.

talkSPORT’s Adrian Durham will bring you updates from this match on Kick-Off ‘Around the Grounds’.

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Chelsea v Malmo: Team news

Chelsea: Mendy, Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Azpilicueta, Kante, Jorginho, Mount, Chilwell, Lukaku, Werner.

Subs: Arrizabalaga, Alonso, Kovacic, Loftus-Cheek, Bettinelli, Chalobah, Saul, Barkley, Hudson-Odoi, Ziyech, James, Havertz.

Malmo: Dahlin, Larsson, Nielsen, Brorsson, Berget, Pena, Innocent, Christiansen, Olsson, Colak, Birmancevic.

Subs: Ellborg, Moisander, Rakip, Malik, Gwargis, Nalic, Eile, Diawara, Bjorkqvist, Lindman.

Referee: Francois Letexier

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Chelsea v Malmo: What has been said?

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel: “In general Malmo are a team that is confident. Still they have a certain style and they trust it.

“We absolutely should not underestimate them. We respect them as much as any team.

“They are a very successful coach, it is a team that trusts its own style.

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“I remember having a very nice holiday in Stockholm - beautiful city, it was a very relaxing holiday. Scandinavian style of living, of thinking outside the box is very impressive and something you feel in their approach in sport.

“When you play them you feel they are confident, not shy of trying new ways to reach their personal best level. It is always inspiring.”