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All eyes turns to an important evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating fixtures headline the schedule, as teams competing for crucial points in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

What version of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their previous European outing served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win against the Catalan giants which was a high point in Enzo Maresca's reign. However, results has been unpredictable afterwards. A solid tie against Arsenal came before a loss at Leeds, and a dour draw on the south coast has left them with confidence sapped.

Awaiting them is a dangerous Atalanta who are tied in the standings with them. La Dea suffered a heavy loss in their first game at PSG yet have remained unbeaten on the continent ever since, defying somewhat modest results in Serie A.

A Must-Win for Tottenham

Much like their rivals, Tottenham have been famously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, coming between painful losses in the Premier League, had increased pressure on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw from six – have provided a measure of calm.

This evening, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. These are exactly the type of match which Spurs need to be won for any hopes of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with upcoming challenges versus Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.

The Evening's Other Games

The drama is not limited to those two matches. One notable game, Barcelona will aim to bounce back from their defeat when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a major challenge for the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in a match that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.

A crucial evening for the tournament standings is upon us, as clubs fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.