Bergamo's Team Faces The Blues, Spurs Hosts Slavia Prague – An Evening of Champions League Football
All eyes is on a crucial night of European football. Two fascinating fixtures headline the lineup, as sides competing for vital points in the group stage.
A Question Mark Over Chelsea
Which iteration of Chelsea will appear in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League performance served as a declaration, an emphatic 3-0 victory against the Catalan giants which was a peak in their manager's tenure. However, form has proven unpredictable since then. A credible draw with Arsenal came before a loss at Leeds, followed by a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.
They face a tricky opponent who are tied in the standings with them. La Dea suffered a 4-0 loss in their first game at PSG yet have remained unbeaten in Europe ever since, contrasting their modest results in Serie A.
Tottenham's Test
Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham have been notoriously unreliable. A 5-3 loss in Paris, sandwiched between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased scrutiny on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw available – have provided a measure of calm.
Tonight, 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 into the top eight, especially with forthcoming challenges against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt still to come.
The Evening's Other Games
The action extends beyond England and Italy. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will look to bounce back from their defeat when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a stern test to the defence of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings to be a goal-fest. All matches kick off this evening.
A crucial evening for the tournament standings is upon us, as clubs fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.
