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The focus turns to a pivotal round of continental clashes. A pair of fascinating matches headline the schedule, with teams competing for important points in the group stage.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

What version of the London club will we see in Bergamo? Their previous European outing was a statement, an emphatic 3-0 victory against the Catalan giants which was a peak for Enzo Maresca's reign. Yet, form has been elusive afterwards. A credible draw against their London rivals was followed by a defeat away to Leeds United, and a lackluster stalemate on the south coast means they arrive with momentum sapped.

Awaiting them is a tricky opponent who are level on points with them. La Dea endured a heavy opening defeat in Paris yet have gone undefeated on the continent since, contrasting their modest domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham have been notoriously inconsistent. A heavy defeat in Paris, sandwiched between disappointing losses in the Premier League, had increased scrutiny on manager Thomas Frank. However, the last two domestic outings – a win and a draw available – have provided some stability.

Tonight, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. This is precisely the kind of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are to climb towards the knockout places, particularly given forthcoming challenges versus Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.

The Evening's Other Games

The action is not limited to England and Italy. In a key encounter, Barcelona will aim to respond after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test for the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, Monaco hosts Galatasaray in a match which promises to be a high-scoring affair. Every game begin at 8pm GMT.

A crucial evening in the group stage awaits, as clubs fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.