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All eyes is on an important night of European football. A pair of fascinating encounters headline the lineup, with teams fighting for crucial points as the group phase continues.

The Chelsea Conundrum

Which iteration of the London club will appear on Italian soil? Their previous Champions League outing was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win over the Catalan giants that stood as a peak in Enzo Maresca's reign. However, form has proven unpredictable afterwards. A credible tie against Arsenal was followed by a defeat at Leeds, followed by a dour stalemate on the south coast means they arrive with confidence sapped.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits tied in the standings with them. La Dea suffered a 4-0 opening defeat at PSG but have gone undefeated on the continent since, contrasting their mid-table domestic form.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Similar to their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side have been notoriously unreliable. A heavy loss away to PSG, sandwiched between painful losses in the Premier League, piled pressure on manager the Danish coach. But, recent domestic outings – four points available – have offered a measure of calm.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in this year's tournament. This is precisely the kind of match that simply must be won if they are to climb into the top eight, particularly given upcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.

The Evening's Other Games

The drama is not limited to those two matches. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV pose a major challenge for the defence 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. Every game kick off this evening.

A crucial evening in the group stage is upon us, with teams striving for a route towards the knockout rounds.