The Sicilian side's Angelo Massimino stadium was shut and the team ordered to play behind closed doors at neutral venues after a police officer was killed during a riot at their match against Palermo on February 2.

And though the team are still not allowed to play their home games at their own ground, the Lega Calcio has decided on appeal to let supporters into Bologna's Stadio Renato dall'Ara to see the match.

Catania lie three points above the relegation zone with three games of the season remaining, but have the worst goal difference of all the teams battling to avoid the drop and have won just once in 15 games.

With a match against UEFA Cup hopefuls Sampdoria and a possible relegation decider against Chievo Verona to come, it is imperative they start to find some form before it is too late.

In contrast, Milan are looking to seal a fourth-place finish and prepare for the Champions League final on May 23 in the best possible fashion.

They are currently seven points clear of Empoli in fifth and full-back Massimo Oddo told club website www.acmilan.com a win would allow them to concentrate on their European showdown with Liverpool.

"Finishing the league is the principle issue," he said. "If we win against Catania, then our place in fourth will be sealed and this will allow us to focus on the final.

"It is a big advantage for us and that's where we'll find our motivation. We players find the right motivation when we take to the pitch to give our all. From that point of view there are no problems."

Carlo Ancelotti's side are also only a point off third, having slipped behind Lazio following a goalless draw with Fiorentina last weekend, so they know a win could move them back up a place with the Romans facing a tough task away to Internazionale.

Oddo also spoke in favour of the decision to allow fans into the game.

"For me football is a show and rightly so for those that go to the stadium to see it. I really appreciate what happens abroad," he said.

"I was particularly taken by the photo of Chelsea's fans applauding Manchester United's entrance. I would like to see that here in Italy as well."

In team news, Milan will be without the injured Ronaldo, while Catania are missing Takayuki Morimoto and Giuseppe Colucci through injury and Giorgio Lucenti through suspension.