SPAL v MILAN FUTURO: MATCH PREVIEW

February is upon us but the season is far from over. Milan Futuro are heading into their matchday 25 fixture in Serie C, which sees them travel to take on prestigious opposition in SPAL. We recorded our historic first league win against the Biancazzurri earlier in the season and, now, we head to the Stadio Paolo Mazza in search of points against a direct rival in the table. Let's get ready for kick-off with our Match Preview.

LATEST FROM MILAN FUTURO
The Rossoneri go into it off the back of two consecutive draws, in which they deserved more given their performances. Of late, their best displays have, in fact, come away from home. Since the start of December, away from Solbiate Arno, Milan Futuro have only narrowly lost in Pesaro. In order to move the chains in a tough but not irredeemable situation, the Rossoneri need a win, and Daniele Bonera can call upon some fresh faces from the transfer window. The impact made by Camporese, Ianesi, Magrassi and Quirini has been impressive and has coincided with improved levels of performance from some of our youngsters, especially Malaspina and Stalmach, but also Sandri scored his first goal for the Club in our last away trip (and what a goal it was). Bartesaghi, Coubis, Minotti, Quirini and Sandri are one booking away from a suspension.

LATEST FROM SPAL
The Ferrara-based outift have had a busy weekend in the transfer market with the signing of Fabrizio Paghera from Brescia, as well as the arrivals of Molina and Nina on loan from Vis Pesaro and the loan departure of Melgrati to Lucchese. Plenty of movement for the side that lost 1-0 to Carpi but had been on a five-game unbeaten run prior to that defeat: four draws and a win in Lucca. SPAL are without a win at home since 23 November (1-0 against Torres) but are still a tough team, despite the departure of Büchel to Messina. Bachini and Karlsson are recovering and the list of unavailable players is a long one (Camelio, Iglio, Parravicini, Saiani and Sottini), while Arena, who scored in the reverse fixture, is the only player at risk of suspension.

"They had issues at the start of the season, but they can make whatever moves they want in the transfer window," said SPAL boss Dossena. "They've bought experienced players in attack and defence, who have caused us issues when they played for other teams. They've changed formation between a back 3 and a back 4 in recent games."

WHERE TO WATCH MILAN FUTURO ON TV
In Italy, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport and NOW TV. Don't miss the coverage on our Instagram, Official App and acmilan.com.

LATEST FROM SERIE C
Gabriele Restaldo will take charge of the game at the Paolo Mazza. He will be assisted by linesmen Capriuolo and Alessandrino and fourth official Acquafredda.

There are two Friday-night games on matchday 25 in Serie C Group B: Ascoli v Carpi and Vis Pesaro v Campobasso. On Saturday 1 February: SPAL v Milan Futuro at 15:00, Rimini v Perugia at 17:30. Sunday: Gubbio v Arezzo at 12:30; Legnago v Ternana and Torres v Sestri Levante at 15:00; Pianese v Lucchese and Pontedera v Pineto at 17:30; Pescara v Virtus Entella at 18:30.

Here are the standings: Virtus Entella 53; Ternana (-2) 48; Torres 46; Pescara 43; Vis Pesaro 42; Arezzo 39; Pineto 35; Pianese 32; Rimini (-2) 30; Gubbio e Carpi 29; Perugia 28; Campobasso, Ascoli e Pontedera 27; SPAL (-3) 24; Lucchese 23; Milan Futuro 19; Sestri Levante 18; Legnago 15.

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