Bergamo's Team Takes On The Blues, Spurs Welcomes The Czech Side – A Night of European Action
All eyes shifts towards a pivotal evening in the Champions League. Two fascinating fixtures headline the lineup, as teams competing for vital points as the group phase continues.
A Question Mark Over Chelsea
Which iteration of the London club will appear in Bergamo? Their last Champions League outing was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win over Barcelona which was a high point in their manager's tenure. Yet, results has proven elusive afterwards. A solid draw with their London rivals was followed by a loss away to Leeds United, followed by a dour stalemate on the south coast has left them with momentum drained.
They face a dangerous Atalanta who are tied in the standings with them. La Dea endured a 4-0 loss in their first game in Paris yet have gone undefeated in Europe since, defying somewhat modest results in Serie A.
A Must-Win for Tottenham
Similar to their London counterparts, Tottenham can be notoriously unreliable. A heavy defeat away to PSG, sandwiched between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased pressure on boss the Danish coach. However, the last two league results – a win and a draw from six – have offered 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 fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are of climbing into the top eight, particularly given upcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.
The Evening's Other Games
The drama is not limited to England and Italy. In a key encounter, the Blaugrana will look to bounce back from their defeat as they welcome the German side. Meanwhile, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven will provide a stern test to the defence of Diego Simeone's team. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in a match that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. All matches kick off this evening.
A pivotal night in the group stage awaits, as clubs fighting for their path into the latter stages.
