Bergamo's Team Takes On The Blues, Tottenham Welcomes Slavia Prague – A Night of Champions League Football
All eyes is on an important evening in the Champions League. Two fascinating fixtures headline the lineup, as teams battling for vital standings in the group stage.
The Chelsea Conundrum
What version of the London club will show up in Bergamo? Their last Champions League performance served as a declaration, an emphatic 3-0 victory against Barcelona which was a high point in Enzo Maresca's tenure. However, results has proven unpredictable afterwards. A credible tie with Arsenal came before a defeat at Leeds, and a lackluster draw at Bournemouth means they arrive with momentum drained.
They face a tricky opponent that sits level on points alongside them. The Italian side suffered a heavy opening defeat in Paris but have gone undefeated in Europe since, contrasting somewhat modest domestic form.
Tottenham's Test
Similar to their rivals, Tottenham have been notoriously inconsistent. A 5-3 loss away to PSG, coming between painful losses to Arsenal and Fulham, piled scrutiny on manager the Danish coach. However, recent league results – four points available – have provided some stability.
Tonight, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. These are precisely the kind of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from for any hopes of climbing into the top eight, especially with upcoming challenges versus Borussia Dortmund and Frankfurt on the horizon.
Elsewhere Across Europe
The action is not limited to those two matches. In a notable game, Barcelona will look to respond after their loss when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, high-flying PSV Eindhoven pose a stern test to the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco entertains Galatasaray in an encounter which promises to be a high-scoring affair. Every game kick off this evening.
A pivotal evening in the group stage is upon us, as clubs fighting for their path into the latter stages.
