Atalanta Faces The Blues, Spurs Welcomes Slavia Prague – A Night of European Action
The focus shifts towards an important evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating matches headline the schedule, with teams battling for vital points as the group phase continues.
Chelsea's Inconsistent Form
What version of the London club will appear in Bergamo? Their last Champions League outing was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win over Barcelona that stood as a high point in their manager's tenure. Yet, results has been elusive since then. A credible tie with their London rivals was followed by a loss at Leeds, followed by a lackluster stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with confidence sapped.
They face a tricky opponent that sits tied in the standings with them. La Dea suffered a heavy loss in their first game in Paris yet have remained unbeaten in Europe ever since, defying their modest results in Serie A.
Tottenham's Test
Similar to their rivals, Tottenham can be famously unreliable. A heavy defeat in Paris, sandwiched between disappointing defeats in the Premier League, had increased pressure on manager the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – four points available – have offered a measure of calm.
Tonight, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. These are exactly the type of match that simply must secure three points from for any hopes to climb into the top eight, especially with upcoming games against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.
Elsewhere Across Europe
The action is not limited to England and Italy. In a notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back after their loss when they host the German side. At the same time, free-scoring PSV will provide a major challenge for the backline of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco hosts Galatasaray in an encounter that has all the makings of a potential high-scoring affair. All matches kick off this evening.
A crucial night for the tournament standings is upon us, as clubs fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.
