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Team News
AC Milan
This biggest news for AC Milan is the recent announcement that Thiago
Silva will be out for up to 4 weeks with a thigh strain, thereby missing
both legs of the Champions League quarter final against reigning
champions Barcelona. His absence cannot be underestimated, especially
given Milan's already lengthy injury list.
Mark van Bommel is suspended after his yellow card against Arsenal at the Emirates.
Gattuso has returned to training but was not named in the Champions
League squad for the second half of the season as the club were not sure
if he would return in time to feature.
Seedorf, Aquilani and Boateng could all play a part after being rested for the most part at the weekend.
probable lineups : Abbiati, Antonini, Bonera, Mexes, Zambrotta, Emanuelson, Seedorf, Nocerino, Boateng, Robinho, Ibrahimovic. (4-3-1-2).
| 24 Mar 2012 | AC Milan 2 - Roma 1 | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Juventus 2 - AC Milan 2 | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Parma 0 - AC Milan 2 | |
| 11 Mar 2012 | AC Milan 2 - Lecce 0 | |
| 6 Mar 2012 | Arsenal FC 3 - AC Milan 0 |
Barcelona
Adriano joins longer-term absentees Villa, Afellay, Fontas and Abidal on
the sidelines, so Carlos Puyol could take over at left back, if Pep
Guardiola sticks with a 4-man backline, of course.
Otherwise, Barcelona have a full-strength squad, and only Puyol has the
worry of a yellow card incurring a suspension for the second leg.
probable lineups : Valdes, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Puyol, Iniesta, Busquets, Xavi, Cuenca, Messi, Fabregas. (4-3-3).
| 24 Mar 2012 | Mallorca 0 - Barcelona 2 | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Barcelona 5 - Granada 3 | |
| 17 Mar 2012 | Sevilla 0 - Barcelona 2 | |
| 11 Mar 2012 | Racing Santander 0 - Barcelona 2 | |
| 7 Mar 2012 | Barcelona 7 - Bayer Leverkusen 1 |
Head to Head
Barcelona have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 7 matches in UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona have won their last 7 matches in UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona have scored at least 3 goals in their last 5 matches in UEFA Champions League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Barcelona's last 9 games in UEFA Champions League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in AC Milan's last 4 games in UEFA Champions League.
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 6 matches against AC Milan in all competitions.
| UEFA Champions League (UCL) | 23 Nov 2011 | AC Milan 2 - Barcelona 3 |
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| UEFA Champions League (UCL) | 13 Sep 2011 | Barcelona 2 - AC Milan 2 |
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| Club Friendlies (FR) | 25 Aug 2010 | Barcelona 3 - AC Milan 2 |
These sides lined up in the group stage of the competition earlier in
the season, with a total of 9 goals being scored in 2 meetings. Milan
scored 2 on each occasion, holding Barca to a 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp,
before losing 3-2 back at the San Siro. More goals would seem likely
here once again.
The Italians have lost only 1 of their last 10 matches - the second leg
of the last round away at Arsenal, and that came after a resounding 4-0
win over the Londoners in the first leg. The home side are used to
playing on their pitch, which is not in the best condition, and that may
disrupt Barcelona's passing game, as it did Arsenal's.
However, Barcelona are a class above and should be able to adapt to the
conditions. They have won their last 9 matches in all competitions, and
seem to have overcome any doubts there were midway through the season
about their indifferent away form, having scored at least 2 in each of
and won their last 5 away from home. The San Siro will, though, be a
difficult place to go and Milan will hope to keep the game to a score
where they have a chance when the second leg comes around. A high
scoring draw could well be on the cards again.
AC Milan 2 - 2 Barcelona
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