Bergamo's Team Takes On Chelsea, Tottenham Hosts The Czech Side – A Night of European Action

All eyes shifts towards a crucial night of European football. A pair of intriguing fixtures headline the schedule, as sides fighting for important standings in the group stage.

The Chelsea Conundrum

What version of Chelsea will show up in Bergamo? Their last Champions League performance was a statement, an emphatic three-goal win over Barcelona that stood as a peak for Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, results has proven elusive since then. A credible tie with their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, and a lackluster draw on the south coast means they arrive with momentum sapped.

They face a tricky opponent that sits level on points with them. The Italian side endured a 4-0 opening defeat in Paris yet have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, contrasting somewhat mid-table results in Serie A.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham have been famously inconsistent. A 5-3 loss in Paris, coming between disappointing losses to Arsenal and Fulham, had increased pressure on boss Thomas Frank. But, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw from six – have offered a measure of calm.

This evening, they host Czech opponents yet to win in the competition. These are exactly the type of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from for any hopes to climb into the top eight, especially with forthcoming challenges versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The action is not limited to those two matches. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will look to respond after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven pose a major challenge for the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in an encounter which promises to be a goal-fest. All matches kick off at 8pm GMT.