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The focus turns to an important night of European football. A pair of compelling fixtures headline the schedule, as sides fighting for vital standings as the group phase continues.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of the London club will we see on Italian soil? Their previous European performance was a statement, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Barcelona which was a high point in Enzo Maresca's reign. However, form has proven unpredictable afterwards. A solid draw against Arsenal was followed by a defeat away to Leeds United, and a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with momentum drained.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points alongside them. The Italian side suffered a heavy loss in their first game at PSG but have gone undefeated in Europe since, defying their mid-table domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side have been famously unreliable. A 5-3 loss in Paris, sandwiched between disappointing defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, piled pressure on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw from six – have offered a measure of calm.

This evening, they host 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 for any hopes of climbing into the top eight, particularly given forthcoming games against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

Other Key Fixtures

The action is not limited to those two matches. One notable game, the Blaugrana will look to respond after their loss as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV Eindhoven pose a stern test for the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in a match which promises to be a high-scoring affair. Every game begin this evening.

A crucial night in the group stage awaits, with teams fighting to secure a route towards the knockout rounds.