Bergamo's Team Faces The Blues, Tottenham Hosts The Czech Side – An Evening of Champions League Football
All eyes shifts towards an important round of continental clashes. A pair of fascinating fixtures headline the schedule, as sides battling for crucial points in the group stage.
A Question Mark Over Chelsea
What version of Chelsea will appear in Bergamo? Their previous European outing served as a declaration, an emphatic 3-0 victory against the Catalan giants which was a peak in Enzo Maresca's reign. Yet, results has been unpredictable afterwards. A solid draw against Arsenal was followed by a loss away to Leeds United, and a dour stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with momentum drained.
They face a tricky Atalanta that sits level on points with them. La Dea suffered a heavy loss in their first game in Paris yet have gone undefeated on the continent since, contrasting somewhat mid-table domestic form.
Spurs Seeking Consistency
Much like their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side can be famously inconsistent. A heavy loss away to PSG, coming between painful defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, piled scrutiny on manager the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw available – have provided some stability.
This evening, they welcome Czech opponents yet to win in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of match that simply must secure three points from for any hopes to climb into the top eight, especially with upcoming challenges versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.
Elsewhere Across Europe
The drama is not limited to England and Italy. One key encounter, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back after their loss as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a stern test to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match that has all the makings of a potential high-scoring affair. Every game kick off this evening.
A crucial night in the group stage awaits, with teams fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.
