Bergamo's Team Hosts The Blues, Tottenham Hosts Slavia Prague – An Evening of Champions League Football
All eyes turns to a crucial evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating matches take center stage in the lineup, with teams fighting for vital points as the group phase continues.
A Question Mark Over Chelsea
Which iteration of Chelsea will appear on Italian soil? Their last European outing was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win against the Catalan giants which was a peak in Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, results has proven unpredictable afterwards. A solid draw with Arsenal came before a loss away to Leeds United, followed by a dour draw at Bournemouth means they arrive with confidence sapped.
They face a tricky Atalanta that sits tied in the standings with them. La Dea endured a 4-0 opening defeat in Paris but have remained unbeaten in Europe since, defying somewhat modest results in Serie A.
Tottenham's Test
Similar to their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side have been famously inconsistent. A heavy loss away to PSG, coming between disappointing losses in the Premier League, had increased pressure on manager Thomas Frank. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw available – have provided some stability.
This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in this year's tournament. These are precisely the kind of match which Spurs need to secure three points from for any hopes of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming games against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.
Elsewhere Across Europe
The action extends beyond those two matches. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will look to respond from their defeat when they host the German side. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test to the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in an encounter which promises of a potential goal-fest. Every game begin this evening.
A pivotal evening in the group stage is upon us, as clubs fighting to secure a route towards the knockout rounds.
