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All eyes shifts towards a crucial night of European football. A pair of intriguing fixtures take center stage in the lineup, as sides battling for crucial points in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of Chelsea will we see in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Barcelona that stood as a high point in their manager's reign. Yet, form has been unpredictable afterwards. A solid draw against Arsenal came before a defeat at Leeds, followed by a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points with them. The Italian side suffered a heavy opening defeat in Paris yet have remained unbeaten in Europe since, contrasting their mid-table domestic form.

Spurs Seeking Consistency

Much like their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side can be notoriously unreliable. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, sandwiched between disappointing defeats in the Premier League, piled pressure on boss the Danish coach. However, recent league results – four points from six – have offered a measure of calm.

This evening, they welcome a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. These are precisely the kind of match which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are of climbing into the top eight, particularly given upcoming challenges against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The drama is not limited to England and Italy. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back from their defeat when they host the German side. At the same time, high-flying PSV will provide a stern test for the defence of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco entertains Galatasaray in a match which promises of a potential high-scoring affair. Every game kick off this evening.

A crucial night in the group stage is upon us, with teams striving for their path into the latter stages.