🔗 Share this article Atalanta Faces Chelsea, Spurs Hosts Slavia Prague – An Evening of European Action All eyes is on a crucial evening in the Champions League. Two intriguing fixtures headline the lineup, with teams battling for vital standings as the group phase continues. Chelsea's Inconsistent Form Which iteration of Chelsea will we see in Bergamo? Their last Champions League outing served as a declaration, an emphatic 3-0 victory over the Catalan giants which was a high point for their manager's tenure. Yet, results has been elusive afterwards. A solid tie against their London rivals came before a loss away to Leeds United, and a dour stalemate on the south coast means they arrive with momentum drained. They face a dangerous Atalanta that sits tied in the standings alongside them. The Italian side suffered a heavy loss in their first game at PSG yet have gone undefeated in Europe since, contrasting somewhat mid-table domestic form. Tottenham's Test Much like their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side have been famously unreliable. A heavy defeat in Paris, sandwiched between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased pressure on boss the Danish coach. But, recent domestic outings – four points from six – have provided a measure of calm. Tonight, they host Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. This is precisely the kind of fixture that simply must be won if they are of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming games against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come. Other Key Fixtures The action is not limited to England and Italy. One notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to respond from their defeat as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV pose a major challenge to the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings of a potential high-scoring affair. All matches begin at 8pm GMT. A pivotal night in the group stage is upon us, with teams fighting to secure their path towards the knockout rounds.