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The focus shifts towards an important evening in the Champions League. Two intriguing fixtures headline the lineup, as teams battling for important points in the group stage.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

What version of the London club will appear in Bergamo? Their previous European performance served as a declaration, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over the Catalan giants that stood as a high point for their manager's tenure. Yet, form has been elusive since then. A credible draw with Arsenal was followed by a loss at Leeds, and a dour stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with confidence drained.

They face a dangerous Atalanta that sits level on points alongside them. The Italian side endured a 4-0 loss in their first game in Paris but have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, contrasting their mid-table domestic form.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Much like their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side can be famously inconsistent. A 5-3 loss in Paris, coming between disappointing defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, had increased pressure on boss the Danish coach. But, recent domestic outings – four points from six – have offered some stability.

Tonight, they welcome a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. This is precisely the kind of fixture which Spurs need to be won if they are of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming games against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The action is not limited to those two matches. One notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back from their defeat when they host the German side. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven will provide a major challenge to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings of a potential goal-fest. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.

A crucial evening in the group stage awaits, as clubs striving to secure a route towards the knockout rounds.