🔗 Share this article Atalanta Faces Chelsea, Tottenham Hosts The Czech Side – An Evening of European Football The focus shifts towards an important evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating fixtures headline the lineup, as teams competing for important points in the group stage. A Question Mark Over Chelsea What version of Chelsea will we see on Italian soil? Their previous Champions League outing was a statement, an emphatic 3-0 victory over Barcelona which was a high point in their manager's reign. However, form has proven unpredictable afterwards. A credible draw against Arsenal came before a defeat at Leeds, and a dour draw at Bournemouth means they arrive with confidence drained. They face a dangerous Atalanta that sits tied in the standings alongside them. The Italian side suffered a heavy loss in their first game at PSG but have gone undefeated in Europe ever since, contrasting their mid-table results in Serie A. A Must-Win for Tottenham Similar to their London counterparts, Ange Postecoglou's side can be notoriously unreliable. A heavy loss away to PSG, sandwiched between disappointing defeats to Arsenal and Fulham, piled pressure on boss the Danish coach. But, the last two league results – a win and a draw from six – have provided a measure of calm. This evening, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of match which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are to climb into the top eight, especially with forthcoming games against Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon. The Evening's Other Games The action extends beyond those two matches. In a notable game, Barcelona will aim to respond from their defeat when they host the German side. At the same time, high-flying PSV pose a stern test to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, Monaco entertains Galatasaray in an encounter which promises to be a goal-fest. Every game begin this evening. A pivotal evening for the tournament standings awaits, as clubs fighting for a route into the latter stages.