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All eyes turns to a pivotal night of European football. Two compelling fixtures headline the lineup, as sides battling for important points as the group phase continues.

A Question Mark Over Chelsea

What version of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their previous Champions League performance served as a declaration, an emphatic three-goal win over the Catalan giants which was a peak in their manager's reign. Yet, form has been elusive afterwards. A solid tie with Arsenal was followed by a defeat away to Leeds United, and a dour stalemate at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.

They face a dangerous Atalanta who are tied in the standings with them. The Italian side suffered a 4-0 loss in their first game at PSG but have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, defying somewhat mid-table domestic form.

Tottenham's Test

Similar to their London counterparts, Tottenham have been famously unreliable. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, sandwiched between painful losses in the Premier League, had increased pressure on manager the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – four points from six – have provided a measure of calm.

Tonight, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in this year's tournament. This is precisely the kind of fixture which Spurs need to be won if they are to climb towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming challenges against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.

Other Key Fixtures

The action extends beyond those two matches. In a key encounter, the Blaugrana will aim to respond from their defeat as they welcome the German side. At the same time, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven pose a major challenge for the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Finally, Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. Every game begin at 8pm GMT.

A pivotal night in the group stage is upon us, with teams fighting to secure their path into the latter stages.