Malmö FF is preparing for a crucial UEFA Champions League qualifying match against FC Iberia 1999, scheduled for July 8, 2025, at the Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi. Malmö FF’s recent form has been mixed; the team played to a 0-0 draw against GAIS in their last Allsvenskan match, and have struggled to score, remaining goalless in four of their last six competitive fixtures. However, they have demonstrated defensive solidity, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four games. The likely starting lineup features Melker Ellborg as goalkeeper, with defenders Busanello, Nils Zätterström, Jens Stryger Larsen, and Johan Karlsson, midfielders Hugo Bolin, Lasse Berg Johnsen, Otto Rosengren, and Oliver Berg, and forwards Taha Ali and Isaac Kiese Thelin[2][3].
In transfer news, Malmö FF made several moves during the 2025 winter window. Notable transfers include the acquisition of 18-year-old midfielder Malte Vilhelm Frejd Pålsson, the signing of Arnór Sigurðsson as a free agent from Blackburn, and loans for André Micael Álvarez Pérez from Landskrona BoIS, Elison Makolli from Aalborg BK, and the loan of Sebastian Jørgensen to Norrköping[1].
On the disciplinary front, centre-back Colin Rösler will miss the upcoming Allsvenskan match against Norrköping due to an extended suspension following a red card incident against Mjällby. The suspension, however, does not apply to the Champions League qualifier against Iberia 1999, making Rösler available for that fixture. He will be eligible to return to domestic league action against Öster on July 19[7].
Off the pitch, Malmö FF has launched a new third kit for the 2025–26 season, produced by Puma. The design features a pink base with navy and light blue accents, and retails at 1,099 Swedish Krona (approximately €98). The kit will be worn throughout the upcoming Allsvenskan season[5].
References
- [1] Malmo FF Transfers 2025 Winter, News & overview – Tribuna.com
- [2] Malmö FF live score, schedule & player stats
- [3] Iberia 1999 vs Malmo FF Prediction 08.07.2025 – MightyTips
- [5] Pink Malmö FF 25-26 Third Kit Released – Footy Headlines
- [7] Colin Rösler’s Suspension Extended for Malmö FF’s Next Match