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All eyes turns to a crucial night of European football. A pair of intriguing fixtures take center stage in the schedule, with sides competing for vital points as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

What version of Chelsea will we see in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League performance was a statement, an emphatic three-goal win against the Catalan giants that stood as a peak for their manager's reign. However, results has been unpredictable since then. A solid draw with Arsenal came before a defeat away to Leeds United, and a dour draw on the south coast has left them with momentum sapped.

They face a dangerous opponent that sits tied in the standings with them. The Italian side suffered a 4-0 loss in their first game in Paris but have remained unbeaten in Europe since, defying somewhat modest results in Serie A.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Similar to their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side have been famously unreliable. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, coming between disappointing defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, piled scrutiny on manager the Danish coach. However, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw available – have offered some stability.

This evening, they welcome Czech opponents yet to win in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of fixture that simply must be won if they are of climbing towards the knockout places, particularly given upcoming games versus Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.

The Evening's Other Games

The action is not limited to those two matches. One key encounter, Barcelona will aim to respond after their loss as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV pose a major challenge to the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, AS Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in a match which promises to be a goal-fest. Every game begin this evening.

A crucial evening in the group stage awaits, as clubs fighting to secure a route towards the knockout rounds.