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All eyes shifts towards a crucial round of continental clashes. A pair of intriguing matches headline the schedule, with sides competing for vital standings as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

What version of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, a comprehensive three-goal win over Barcelona which was a peak in their manager's tenure. Yet, form has proven elusive afterwards. A solid tie with their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, followed by a dour stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits tied in the standings with them. La Dea endured a heavy opening defeat at PSG yet have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, contrasting somewhat mid-table domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side have been famously unreliable. A heavy loss away to PSG, coming between painful losses in the Premier League, had increased pressure on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two domestic outings – four points available – have offered some stability.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. This is precisely the kind of match that simply must be won for any hopes to climb into the top eight, particularly given upcoming games against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.

The Evening's Other Games

The action is not limited to England and Italy. In a notable game, Barcelona will aim to respond after their loss when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, free-scoring PSV will provide a major challenge to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in a match which promises of a potential high-scoring affair. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.

A crucial evening in the group stage awaits, with teams striving for a route into the latter stages.