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All eyes turns to an important round of continental clashes. Two intriguing encounters headline the schedule, as teams competing for important points as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

Which iteration of the London club will we see in Bergamo? Their last Champions League performance was a statement, an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Catalan giants which was a peak for their manager's reign. Yet, results has proven unpredictable since then. A solid tie against Arsenal was followed by a loss away to Leeds United, and a lackluster stalemate at Bournemouth means they arrive with confidence sapped.

Awaiting them is a dangerous Atalanta who are level on points with them. The Italian side suffered a heavy opening defeat in Paris but have remained unbeaten in Europe ever since, defying somewhat mid-table results in Serie A.

Tottenham's Test

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side can be notoriously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat away to PSG, sandwiched between disappointing losses to Arsenal and Fulham, piled scrutiny on manager the Danish coach. But, recent league results – four points from six – have offered some stability.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in the competition. These are exactly the type of fixture that simply must be won for any hopes to climb into the top eight, especially with forthcoming challenges against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

The Evening's Other Games

The action is not limited to England and Italy. One key encounter, Barcelona will aim to bounce back after their loss when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV pose a major challenge to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match which promises to be a high-scoring affair. All matches kick off this evening.

A crucial evening in the group stage is upon us, as clubs striving for a route towards the knockout rounds.