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The focus shifts towards an important evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating encounters headline the lineup, as teams fighting for vital points as the group phase continues.

The Chelsea Conundrum

Which iteration of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win against Barcelona that stood as a peak for their manager's reign. Yet, results has been unpredictable afterwards. A solid tie with their London rivals came before a loss at Leeds, followed by a dour stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.

Awaiting them is a dangerous opponent who are level on points with them. The Italian side suffered a 4-0 opening defeat at PSG yet have remained unbeaten in Europe ever since, contrasting their mid-table domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Similar to their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side can be famously unreliable. A 5-3 defeat away to PSG, coming between painful defeats in the Premier League, piled pressure on manager Thomas Frank. But, the last two domestic outings – four points available – have provided some stability.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. These are precisely the kind of match that simply must secure three points from for any hopes to climb into the top eight, especially with upcoming challenges versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The action extends beyond those two matches. One notable game, the Blaugrana will look to respond from their defeat as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test to the defence of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, Monaco entertains Galatasaray in a match which promises to be a goal-fest. All matches begin at 8pm GMT.

A crucial night in the group stage awaits, with teams striving to secure their path into the latter stages.