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The focus turns to an important round of continental clashes. A pair of compelling encounters headline the lineup, with teams fighting for crucial standings as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

Which iteration of Chelsea will we see on Italian soil? Their last Champions League performance was a statement, an emphatic three-goal win over the Catalan giants which was a peak in Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, form has been elusive since then. A solid tie with their London rivals came before a defeat at Leeds, and a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with confidence drained.

They face a dangerous Atalanta that sits tied in the standings alongside them. La Dea endured a heavy opening defeat at PSG but have remained unbeaten in Europe ever since, defying somewhat modest results in Serie A.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham have been famously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, coming between painful losses to Arsenal and Fulham, piled pressure on manager the Danish coach. However, the last two domestic outings – four points available – have offered a measure of calm.

Tonight, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. This is precisely the kind of match which Spurs need to be won if they are of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming challenges versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

The Evening's Other Games

The drama is not limited to England and Italy. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back from their defeat as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a major challenge to the defence of Atlético Madrid. Finally, Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match which promises to be a goal-fest. Every game begin this evening.

A pivotal evening in the group stage is upon us, as clubs fighting for their path into the latter stages.