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All eyes is on a crucial evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating matches take center stage in the lineup, with teams battling for crucial points in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of the London club will appear in Bergamo? Their last European outing served as a declaration, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Barcelona which was a high point for their manager's reign. Yet, form has been elusive since then. A credible tie with their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, and a lackluster stalemate on the south coast means they arrive with confidence sapped.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points alongside them. La Dea suffered a heavy opening defeat in Paris but have remained unbeaten in Europe since, contrasting somewhat modest results in Serie A.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham have been notoriously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, sandwiched between disappointing defeats in the Premier League, piled scrutiny on boss Thomas Frank. However, the last two domestic outings – four points from six – have provided a measure of calm.

Tonight, they welcome a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of match that simply must be won for any hopes 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 extends beyond those two matches. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will look to bounce back after their loss as they welcome the German side. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven pose a stern test to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.

A pivotal night in the group stage is upon us, with teams fighting to secure their path into the latter stages.