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All eyes shifts towards an important night of European football. A pair of intriguing encounters headline the schedule, with sides battling for crucial standings as the group phase continues.

The Chelsea Conundrum

What version of the London club will appear on Italian soil? Their last European performance served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win over the Catalan giants which was a peak in their manager's tenure. Yet, form has been unpredictable since then. A credible tie with their London rivals came before a defeat away to Leeds United, followed by a lackluster draw on the south coast has left them with momentum drained.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points with them. The Italian side endured a 4-0 loss in their first game in Paris but have gone undefeated in Europe since, defying their modest domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their rivals, Tottenham have been famously inconsistent. A heavy defeat away to PSG, coming between disappointing defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, had increased pressure on boss Thomas Frank. But, the last two league results – four points from six – have provided some stability.

This evening, they host Czech opponents yet to win in this year's tournament. This is precisely the kind of match which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are to climb into the top eight, particularly given forthcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The drama is not limited to those two matches. In a key encounter, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back after their loss as they welcome the German side. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test to the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match which promises of a potential high-scoring affair. Every game begin this evening.

A pivotal night for the tournament standings awaits, with teams striving for their path into the latter stages.