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All eyes turns to a crucial round of continental clashes. A pair of intriguing matches take center stage in the lineup, with sides fighting for crucial points as the group phase continues.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their previous European outing served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win over Barcelona which was a high point for their manager's reign. However, results has proven elusive since then. A solid draw against their London rivals came before a loss at Leeds, followed by a dour stalemate at Bournemouth means they arrive with momentum sapped.

They face a tricky opponent who are level on points alongside them. The Italian side suffered a heavy opening defeat in Paris but have remained unbeaten in Europe since, defying somewhat mid-table results in Serie A.

Spurs Seeking Consistency

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side can be famously unreliable. A heavy defeat in Paris, coming between painful defeats in the Premier League, piled pressure on manager the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw from six – have offered a measure of calm.

Tonight, they welcome a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in the competition. This is exactly the type of fixture which Spurs need to be won if they are to climb into the top eight, particularly given forthcoming games against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.

The Evening's Other Games

The drama is not limited to England and Italy. In a notable game, Barcelona will look to respond after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test for the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings to be a goal-fest. Every game begin at 8pm GMT.

A pivotal night for the tournament standings awaits, with teams fighting for a route into the latter stages.