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The focus shifts towards an important evening in the Champions League. Two fascinating encounters headline the schedule, as sides battling for vital points as the group phase continues.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of Chelsea will we see on Italian soil? Their last Champions League outing was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win over Barcelona which was a high point for their manager's reign. Yet, results has been unpredictable afterwards. A solid tie with Arsenal was followed by a defeat at Leeds, and a lackluster stalemate on the south coast means they arrive with confidence sapped.

Awaiting them is a tricky opponent that sits tied in the standings alongside them. The Italian side endured a heavy opening defeat at PSG but have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, defying somewhat mid-table results in Serie A.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their rivals, Tottenham can be famously unreliable. A heavy defeat away to PSG, sandwiched between painful losses to Arsenal and Fulham, had increased scrutiny on boss the Danish coach. But, recent league results – a win and a draw available – have provided a measure of calm.

Tonight, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. This is precisely the kind of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with upcoming challenges against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The action extends beyond those two matches. In a notable game, Barcelona will aim to respond from their defeat as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven pose a major challenge for the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. Every game kick off this evening.

A pivotal evening for the tournament standings is upon us, with teams fighting for their path into the latter stages.