The focus shifts towards an important round of continental clashes. Two fascinating fixtures take center stage in the schedule, with sides battling for important points as the group phase continues.
Which iteration of the London club will appear in Bergamo? Their last European performance served as a declaration, a comprehensive three-goal win against Barcelona that stood as a peak for their manager's reign. However, form has been elusive since then. A solid tie with Arsenal came before a defeat away to Leeds United, followed by a lackluster draw at Bournemouth means they arrive with momentum sapped.
They face a dangerous opponent that sits level on points with them. La Dea suffered a heavy opening defeat in Paris but have gone undefeated in Europe since, contrasting somewhat modest domestic form.
Similar to their rivals, Ange Postecoglou's side have been notoriously inconsistent. A 5-3 defeat in Paris, sandwiched between painful losses in the Premier League, had increased scrutiny on boss Thomas Frank. But, the last two league results – four points available – have provided a measure of calm.
This evening, they welcome Czech opponents still searching for their first victory in the competition. This is exactly the type of fixture which Spurs need to secure three points from if they are to climb towards the knockout places, especially with forthcoming games versus Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt still to come.
The drama extends beyond those two matches. In a notable game, Barcelona will look to bounce back after their loss when they host Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, high-flying PSV will provide a stern test for the defence of Atlético Madrid. Rounding out the night, AS Monaco hosts the Turkish champions in an encounter which promises to be a goal-fest. Every game kick off at 8pm GMT.
A crucial night for the tournament standings is upon us, with teams fighting to secure a route into the latter stages.
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