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The focus turns to an important night of European football. A pair of intriguing matches headline the lineup, as teams fighting for crucial points as the group phase continues.

Chelsea's Inconsistent Form

What version of the London club will show up on Italian soil? Their previous Champions League outing served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win over the Catalan giants that stood as a high point for their manager's tenure. Yet, results has proven elusive afterwards. A credible tie against their London rivals came before a defeat at Leeds, and 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 endured a heavy loss in their first game at PSG but have remained unbeaten on the continent ever since, contrasting somewhat modest domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham can be famously inconsistent. A 5-3 loss in Paris, coming between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased scrutiny on boss the Danish coach. However, recent league results – four points available – have offered some stability.

Tonight, they host a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of match which Spurs need to be won if they are to climb towards the knockout places, especially with upcoming challenges against Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.

The Evening's Other Games

The action is not limited to England and Italy. One key encounter, the Blaugrana will look to respond after their loss as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test for the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings to be a goal-fest. All matches begin at 8pm GMT.

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