🔗 Share this article Atalanta Faces The Blues, Tottenham Welcomes Slavia Prague – An Evening of European Football The focus turns to a crucial evening in the Champions League. Two fascinating fixtures take center stage in the schedule, as teams competing for important points in the group stage. A Question Mark Over Chelsea Which iteration of Chelsea will show up in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Barcelona which was a high point in their manager's tenure. However, results has been elusive since then. A credible tie against their London rivals was followed by a defeat away to Leeds United, followed by a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with confidence drained. Awaiting them is a tricky Atalanta that sits tied in the standings with them. La Dea endured a heavy loss in their first game in Paris yet have gone undefeated on the continent since, contrasting somewhat mid-table results in Serie A. Tottenham's Test Much like their rivals, Tottenham can be notoriously unreliable. A heavy defeat in Paris, sandwiched between painful defeats in the Premier League, piled scrutiny on boss Thomas Frank. However, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw available – have provided a measure of calm. Tonight, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. These are exactly the type of match that simply must secure three points from if they are of climbing into the top eight, particularly given forthcoming games against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come. Elsewhere Across Europe The drama extends beyond England and Italy. One notable game, Barcelona will aim to bounce back from their defeat as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV will provide a stern test to the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in an encounter that has all the makings of a potential high-scoring affair. All matches kick off at 8pm GMT. A crucial evening for the tournament standings awaits, with teams fighting for their path towards the knockout rounds.