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The focus turns to an important evening in the Champions League. A pair of intriguing matches headline the schedule, as sides competing for important points as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

Which iteration of the London club will appear on Italian soil? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, an emphatic 3-0 victory against Barcelona that stood as a high point for Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, results has been elusive afterwards. A solid tie against Arsenal came before a defeat at Leeds, and a lackluster draw on the south coast means they arrive with confidence sapped.

Awaiting them is a dangerous opponent that sits tied in the standings with them. La Dea endured a 4-0 loss in their first game at PSG but have remained unbeaten in Europe since, contrasting somewhat modest results in Serie A.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their rivals, Tottenham have been notoriously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat away to PSG, sandwiched between disappointing losses in the Premier League, had increased pressure on boss the Danish coach. However, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw from six – have provided some stability.

Tonight, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in the competition. This is precisely the kind of match which Spurs need to be won if they are to climb into the top eight, especially with forthcoming challenges against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.

The Evening's Other Games

The drama is not limited to those two matches. One key encounter, Barcelona will look to bounce back from their defeat when they host the German side. At the same time, high-flying PSV pose a stern test for the defence of Atlético Madrid. Finally, AS Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in a match that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. Every game begin at 8pm GMT.

A crucial evening in the group stage is upon us, as clubs fighting to secure their path into the latter stages.