Bergamo's Team Takes On The Blues, Spurs Welcomes Slavia Prague – A Night of European Football
All eyes is on an important evening in the Champions League. A pair of intriguing matches take center stage in the lineup, as teams competing for vital points in the group stage.
Chelsea's Inconsistent Form
Which iteration of Chelsea will appear in Bergamo? Their previous European performance was a statement, an emphatic 3-0 victory against Barcelona which was a high point for their manager's tenure. Yet, results has been unpredictable since then. A solid tie with Arsenal came before a defeat at Leeds, and a dour stalemate on the south coast means they arrive with momentum sapped.
Awaiting them is a dangerous Atalanta who are tied in the standings alongside them. La Dea suffered a 4-0 opening defeat in Paris yet have remained unbeaten in Europe ever since, defying their modest domestic form.
Tottenham's Test
Similar to their rivals, Tottenham can be notoriously unreliable. A heavy loss in Paris, coming between disappointing defeats in the Premier League, piled pressure on manager Thomas Frank. But, recent league results – four points available – have provided some stability.
Tonight, they host Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. This is exactly the type of match that simply must secure three points from for any hopes of climbing into the top eight, particularly given forthcoming games versus Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.
The Evening's Other Games
The action extends beyond those two matches. One notable game, the Blaugrana will look to respond after their loss when they host the German side. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV Eindhoven will provide a major challenge for the backline of Atlético Madrid. Finally, Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in a match which promises of a potential high-scoring affair. All matches kick off at 8pm GMT.
A crucial evening in the group stage awaits, with teams fighting to secure their path into the latter stages.
