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The focus is on an important round of continental clashes. Two intriguing fixtures headline the schedule, with teams fighting for vital standings in the group stage.

The Chelsea Conundrum

Which iteration of the London club will appear in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win against Barcelona which was a peak for Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, form has proven unpredictable afterwards. A credible tie against their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, followed by a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with confidence sapped.

They face a dangerous opponent who are tied in the standings with them. The Italian side endured a heavy loss in their first game at PSG yet have gone undefeated in Europe since, contrasting their mid-table results in Serie A.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side can be famously inconsistent. A heavy loss away to PSG, sandwiched between painful defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, piled scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank. However, the last two league results – four points available – have offered some stability.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. These are exactly the type of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are to climb into the top eight, particularly given upcoming games versus Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.

Other Key Fixtures

The drama is not limited to those two matches. One key encounter, the Blaugrana will look to respond after their loss as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a stern test to the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco entertains Galatasaray in a match that has all the makings of a potential goal-fest. Every game kick off this evening.

A crucial evening in the group stage is upon us, as clubs fighting for their path into the latter stages.