Atalanta Hosts Chelsea, Spurs Hosts The Czech Side – An Evening of Champions League Action
All eyes shifts towards a crucial evening in the Champions League. A pair of fascinating encounters take center stage in the schedule, as teams competing for vital points in the group stage.
A Question Mark Over Chelsea
What version of Chelsea will we see on Italian soil? Their previous Champions League performance was a statement, a comprehensive three-goal win against the Catalan giants which was a high point for their manager's tenure. Yet, form has been elusive since then. A solid draw against their London rivals was followed by a loss away to Leeds United, followed by a dour draw at Bournemouth has left them with momentum sapped.
Awaiting them is a tricky opponent who are tied in the standings alongside them. La Dea suffered a 4-0 loss in their first game in Paris but have gone undefeated on the continent since, contrasting their modest domestic form.
Spurs Seeking Consistency
Much like their London counterparts, Tottenham can be famously inconsistent. A heavy loss away to PSG, sandwiched between painful defeats in the Premier League, had increased pressure on boss Thomas Frank. However, recent league results – a win and a draw from six – have provided some stability.
This evening, they welcome a Slavia Prague side yet to win in this year's tournament. This is exactly the type of match that simply must secure three points from if they are of climbing towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt on the horizon.
The Evening's Other Games
The drama extends beyond England and Italy. One notable game, the Blaugrana will aim to bounce back from their defeat as they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt. At the same time, free-scoring PSV Eindhoven pose a major challenge for the backline of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco entertains the Turkish champions in an encounter that has all the makings to be a high-scoring affair. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.
A pivotal evening in the group stage awaits, as clubs striving for a route towards the knockout rounds.
