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The focus turns to an important round of continental clashes. Two fascinating encounters headline the lineup, as sides fighting for crucial points in the group stage.

The Chelsea Conundrum

Which iteration of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their last Champions League outing was a statement, an emphatic three-goal win over Barcelona that stood as a peak in their manager's reign. Yet, form has been unpredictable afterwards. A solid draw with their London rivals was followed by a defeat away to Leeds United, followed by a dour stalemate at Bournemouth means they arrive with confidence sapped.

They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points with them. La Dea suffered a heavy loss in their first game at PSG yet have remained unbeaten in Europe since, defying their modest domestic form.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side have been famously unreliable. A heavy loss away to PSG, sandwiched between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank. But, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw from six – have offered a measure of calm.

Tonight, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. These are exactly the type of fixture that simply must secure three points from for any hopes of climbing into the top eight, especially with forthcoming games against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.

The Evening's Other Games

The action is not limited to those two matches. In a key encounter, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back from their defeat as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven pose a major challenge to the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, AS Monaco entertains Galatasaray in an encounter which promises to be a goal-fest. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.

A pivotal evening in the group stage awaits, with teams fighting for a route towards the knockout rounds.