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All eyes shifts towards an important evening in the Champions League. Two intriguing fixtures headline the lineup, with teams fighting for important points in the group stage.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

Which iteration of Chelsea will show up on Italian soil? Their last European outing was a statement, a comprehensive 3-0 victory over the Catalan giants which was a high point for their manager's reign. Yet, results has proven elusive afterwards. A solid tie with their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, and a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with momentum drained.

They face a dangerous opponent who are tied in the standings with them. The Italian side suffered a 4-0 opening defeat at PSG but have gone undefeated on the continent ever since, defying somewhat mid-table results in Serie A.

Tottenham's Test

Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side have been notoriously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat away to PSG, sandwiched between disappointing defeats in the Premier League, piled scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank. However, recent league results – a win and a draw available – have provided a measure of calm.

Tonight, they welcome a Slavia Prague side still searching for their first victory in the competition. This is exactly the type of match which Spurs need to be won if they are to climb towards the knockout places, particularly given forthcoming 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 when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a major challenge for the defence of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco entertains Galatasaray in a match which promises to be a goal-fest. All matches begin this evening.

A crucial evening for the tournament standings is upon us, with teams striving for their path into the latter stages.