GERMANY take on Saudi Arabia knowing a big improvement will be needed if they are not fall at the first hurdle in the Olympic Games.
The Germans were beaten 4-2 by Brazil in their opening game and know it would have been far worse if the scoreline had reflected the play.
Start time: 12.30pm BST
TV/Live stream: Eurosport/Discovery+
Saudi Arabia XI: Al Yami; Abdul Hamid, Al-Amri, Al-Hindi, Al-Shahrani; Al-Hassan, Al-Faraj; Yahya, Al-Najei, Al-Dawsari; Al-Hamdan
Germany XI: Muller, Henrichs, Raum, Uduokhai, Pieper, Ache, Teuchert, Kruse, Amiri, Maier, Löwen
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What time does Saudi Arabia vs Germany kick off?
- Saudi Arabia take on Germany on Sunday, July 25.
- The match kicks off at 12.30pm – 8.30pm in Japan.
- It will take place at the Yokohama International Stadium.
What TV channel is Saudi Arabia vs Germany on and can I live stream it?
- Saudi Arabia vs Germany is an online-only event in the UK.
- To stream the game live, head to the Eurosport Player or discovery+.
Can I watch Saudi Arabia vs Germany for free?
- Yes. You can get a three-day free trial of discovery+.
- This will switch to a £29.99/year membership if not cancelled during the trial period.
- Giacomo Pisa
SAUDI ARABIA STARTING XI
And here's how Saudi Arabia line-up:
12 Alrubaie, 4 Hindi, 5 Alamri, 2 Abdulhamid, 13 Alsharani, 7 Alfaraj (c), 14 Alhassan, 6 Alnajei, 10 Aldossary, 17 Alkulaif, 9 Alhamdan
- Giacomo Pisa
GERMANY STARTING XI
Here's how the Germans line-up for today's clash:
1 Muller, 2 Hendrichs, 3 Raum, 4 Uduokhai, 5 Pieper, 6 Ache, 9 Teuchert, 10 Kruse (c), 11 Amiri, 13 Maier, 18 Lowen
- Giacomo Pisa
GOOD AFTERNOON
Welcome to our live blog of the Olympic football clash between Germany and Saudi Arabia.
Germany are looking to bounce back from the 4-2 defeat to Brazil on Thursday in their opener, a game which included a Richarlison hat-trick.
Saudi Arabia meanwhile were beaten 2-1 by the Ivory Coast and know that anything other than a win today will effectively end their bid to reach the quarter-finals.
The top two teams from each group qualify for the next round which begins in five days time.
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