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All eyes turns to a crucial evening in the Champions League. Two intriguing fixtures headline the schedule, with sides fighting for crucial points in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of Chelsea will show up in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing was a statement, a comprehensive 3-0 victory against the Catalan giants which was a peak for their manager's reign. However, form has proven elusive afterwards. A credible tie against Arsenal came before a loss at Leeds, and a lackluster draw on the south coast has left them with momentum drained.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points with them. The Italian side suffered a 4-0 opening defeat at PSG but have gone undefeated on the continent ever since, defying their mid-table results in Serie A.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham can be notoriously unreliable. A heavy loss in Paris, coming between painful losses to Arsenal and Fulham, had increased scrutiny on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two domestic outings – four points available – have offered some stability.

Tonight, they host a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in this year's tournament. These are exactly the type of fixture that simply must secure three points from for any hopes of climbing into the top eight, especially with forthcoming challenges against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.

Other Key Fixtures

The action is not limited to England and Italy. In a notable game, Barcelona will look to bounce back after their loss when they host the German side. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven pose a major challenge to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match which promises of a potential high-scoring affair. Every game kick off this evening.

A crucial evening for the tournament standings is upon us, with teams fighting to secure their path towards the knockout rounds.