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All eyes turns to an important night of European football. Two intriguing encounters headline the schedule, as sides competing for vital points as the group phase continues.

The Chelsea Conundrum

Which iteration of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win over Barcelona which was a peak in Enzo Maresca's reign. However, results has been unpredictable since then. A solid draw against their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, and a lackluster draw at Bournemouth means they arrive with confidence sapped.

They face a dangerous Atalanta who are tied in the standings with them. La Dea suffered a heavy loss in their first game in Paris but have gone undefeated in Europe since, contrasting somewhat mid-table domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side can be notoriously inconsistent. A heavy loss away to PSG, coming between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased scrutiny on boss Thomas Frank. But, recent domestic outings – four points available – have offered some stability.

Tonight, they welcome a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in the competition. These are precisely the kind of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are to climb towards the knockout places, especially with upcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.

Elsewhere Across Europe

The action is not limited to England and Italy. In a key encounter, Barcelona will aim to bounce back after their loss as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV pose a major challenge for the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings of a potential high-scoring affair. Every game begin at 8pm GMT.

A crucial night for the tournament standings is upon us, with teams fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.