Bergamo's Team Hosts The Blues, Spurs Welcomes Slavia Prague – A Night of European Football

All eyes is on an important night of European football. Two fascinating fixtures take center stage in the schedule, as sides battling for crucial standings in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of Chelsea will appear on Italian soil? Their last Champions League performance was a statement, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Barcelona which was a high point for their manager's reign. Yet, results has been elusive afterwards. A solid tie against their London rivals was followed by a defeat away to Leeds United, and a lackluster stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with confidence drained.

They face a tricky Atalanta who are level on points alongside them. La Dea endured a heavy opening defeat in Paris yet have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, defying their mid-table domestic form.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side can be notoriously unreliable. A heavy defeat away to PSG, sandwiched between painful losses to Arsenal and Fulham, piled scrutiny on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw available – have provided a measure of calm.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of match which Spurs need to be won for any hopes to climb into the top eight, particularly given upcoming challenges versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The action is not limited to those two matches. One key encounter, Barcelona will aim to respond after their loss when they host the German side. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV will provide a stern test to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match which promises to be a high-scoring affair. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.

A crucial evening for the tournament standings awaits, with teams striving for their path into the latter stages.