LIVE MN – Towards Rio Ave-Milan: Daniel Maldini holder, Castillejo-Diaz ballot

18.56 – According to what reported on Twitter by Rob Harris, journalist of the international agency Associated Press, UEFA will allow for its matches the presence of spectators in the stands. The rules provide that the facilities can open to the public with a capacity limited to 30%, as long as local laws allow it. No guest fans will be admitted. This legislation will come into force starting from next week’s national team matches. Should Milan qualify for the Europa League groups, therefore, they will be able to count on the physical proximity of their fans, if Italy and the Lombardy Region agree to this ‘concession’.

18.25 – Rio Ave-Milan is approaching, two and a half hours to go before the kick-off. Daniel Maldini will therefore lead the Rossoneri’s attack against the Portuguese. Castillejo is favored over Brahim Diaz for a starting shirt.

17.05 – Rio Ave, in the third qualifying round of the Europa League, surprisingly eliminated Besiktas, beating the Turks on penalties.

16.20 – Rio Ave has never faced Italian teams in its history. Milan have not faced a Portuguese team for 12 years: the last time was in November 2008, when they won 1-0 against Sporting Braga (UEFA Cup group stage) with a goal from Ronaldinho.

15.49 – This is a new challenge, these two teams have never met before. Milan have faced Portuguese teams 18 times in their history, remaining unbeaten on 16 occasions: 10 wins and 6 draws, with 11 clean sheets.

15.24 – Rio Ave-Milan, a match valid for the Europa League playoffs, will be played tonight at 9 pm. The challenge that will decide who between the two teams can participate in the next group stage of the Europa League will be refereed by the Spanish Jesús Gil Manzano, the assistants will be Diego Barbero and Ángel Nevado, while the fourth official will be Javier Alberola Rojas.

15.01 – Milan’s only two defeats against a Portuguese team came at home, again against Porto: in 1979/1980 for 0-1 (first round of the European Cup) and in 1996/1997 for 2-3 (group stage of the Champions League). Rio Ave, on the other hand, has never faced Italian teams in its history.

14.38 – According to Sky reports, Stefano Pioli has chosen who will play as the first striker tonight against Rio Ave: it will be Daniel Maldini’s turn, with Lorenzo Colombo and Rafael Leao who will then start the match from the bench.

14.30 – Here are the probable formations of the two teams:

RIO AVE: Kieszek; Pinto, Santos, Borevkovic, Pedro Amaral; Filipe Augusto, Tarantini, Chico Geraldes; Mané, Moreira, Piazon.

MILAN: Donnarumma; Calabria, Kjaer, Gabbia, Hernandez; Bennacer, Kessie, Castillejo, Calhanoglu, Saelemaekers; Maldini.

12.23 – According to what Sky reports in view of tonight’s Europa League playoffs, there is really the possibility against Rio Ave to see Daniel Maldini at the center of the Milan attack instead of Lorenzo Colombo.

10.24 – Stefano Pioli still has a question of formation in view of tonight’s match. To play for a jersey, as reported by Tuttosport, are Castillejo and Brahim Diaz. The first is given the advantage and, if that were to be the case, he would be called to redeem the bad entry into the field that took place on Sunday in Crotone.

10.00 – “15 million good reasons to stay in the Europa League”. The newspaper Il Giornale writes about Milan and the playoffs scheduled for tonight in Portugal. The trip – we read – represents more of a trap than an opportunity: first of all there are the 15 million guaranteed by the passage of the shift to look after. But also an image that cannot be watered down.

09.23 – The Rossoneri of Pioli will be on stage this evening in Portugal for yet another European challenge of this very first part of the season. “Milan, a night worth 15 million”, headlines the Corriere della Sera, which then adds: “The play-off in a straight match for the Europa League at Rio Ave.

09.03 – “This Europe is worth a treasure”. This is the title that La Gazzetta dello Sport dedicates to the Rossoneri in view of tonight’s European match against Rio Ave. “Access to the groups brings 15 million – writes the rosy – the victory serves to relaunch. but there is more: a question of image and growth of the whole group “.

08.25 – There is also space for AC Milan on the front page of today’s edition of the Tuttosport newspaper. “There is Rio Ave, the gateway to Europe”, headlines the well-known sports newspaper, which then always adds in a high cut: “At 21 (DAZN) play-off in Portugal to enter the group stage. Without Ibra and Rebic, Columbus is back “.

08.13 – La Gazzetta dello Sport on newsstands this morning dedicates space on the front page to the AC Milan team in view of this evening’s European match. “Go Milan, this Europe is worth gold”, headlines the rosea, who then adds: “At 9 pm the Rossoneri in Portugal in a straight match: if they win they will enter the group stage of the Europa League. Overcoming Rio Ave would bring in 15 million : Pioli cannot fail “.

There are just a few hours left before the kick-off of Rio Ave-Milan, a match valid for the Europa League playoffs. The editorial staff of Milannews.it will keep you updated with all the latest news coming from Portugal thanks to the usual textual live. Stay with us !!!

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