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All eyes turns to an important night of European football. A pair of compelling encounters headline the lineup, as teams competing for vital points as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

Which iteration of Chelsea will appear in Bergamo? Their previous European outing served as a declaration, a comprehensive three-goal win over the Catalan giants which was a high point for Enzo Maresca's tenure. Yet, results has been elusive afterwards. A credible tie with their London rivals was followed by a loss away to Leeds United, and a dour stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits tied in the standings alongside them. The Italian side endured a heavy opening defeat in Paris yet have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, defying somewhat mid-table results in Serie A.

Spurs Seeking Consistency

Similar to their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side can be notoriously inconsistent. A heavy loss in Paris, coming between painful defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, piled pressure on manager Thomas Frank. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw available – have provided some stability.

This evening, they host Czech opponents yet to win in the competition. 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 games against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.

Other Key Fixtures

The action is not limited to those two matches. In a notable game, Barcelona will look to bounce back after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a major challenge for the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in an encounter which promises to be a goal-fest. Every game begin this evening.

A crucial night in the group stage is upon us, as clubs striving for their path towards the knockout rounds.