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All eyes turns to an important night of European football. A pair of intriguing fixtures headline the schedule, as teams battling for important points in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

Which iteration of Chelsea will we see in Bergamo? Their previous European outing served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win against Barcelona that stood as a high point in Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, form has proven elusive afterwards. A solid tie with their London rivals came before a defeat away to Leeds United, followed by a lackluster draw on the south coast means they arrive with confidence drained.

Awaiting them is a dangerous Atalanta that sits tied in the standings alongside them. The Italian side suffered a 4-0 loss in their first game in Paris but have remained unbeaten on the continent since, contrasting their modest results in Serie A.

Spurs Seeking Consistency

Much like their rivals, Tottenham have been famously inconsistent. A 5-3 loss in Paris, coming between painful losses in the Premier League, piled scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank. But, the last two league results – four points available – have offered some stability.

This evening, they welcome Czech opponents yet to win in this year's tournament. These are exactly the type of fixture which Spurs need to be won if they are of climbing into the top eight, especially with upcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The drama extends beyond those two matches. One key encounter, the Blaugrana will aim to respond after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, high-flying PSV will provide a stern test for the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco entertains Galatasaray in a match that has all the makings to be a goal-fest. Every game kick off this evening.

A crucial night in the group stage is upon us, as clubs fighting to secure their path towards the knockout rounds.