Probable Lineups

4-3-3
AC Milan
4-3-3
Barcelona
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(8) 4 Goals 15 (18)
(7) 6 Assists 9 (14)
(6.7) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.8)
26.6 Average Age 28
182.6 Average Height (cm) 176.2
(1.1) 1.1 Shots pg 1.3 (1.1)
(55%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 41% (42%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 1.1 (1)
(2) 2 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League Final Stages.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Robinho Out 6.29
Daniele Bonera Out 7.02
Marco Amelia Out 6.31
Luca Antonini Out 7.62
Nigel de Jong Out 7.04
Bartosz Salamon Out N/A
Mario Balotelli Out N/A
Player Reason Status Rating
David Villa Doubtful 6.31
Xavi Doubtful 7.17

Team News

AC Milan
  • Stephan El Shaarawy is back and available for selection after missing the win against Parma at the weekend.
  • Mario Balotelli misses out, though, as he featured for Manchester season in the Champions League earlier in the season, so El Shaarawy could start centrally with Boateng and Niang out wide, though Pazzini is another option.
  • Milan still have a number of absentees, but their form has picked up recently and they seem to be dealing with their injuries rather well.
Barcelona
  • Both Xavi and David Villa remain doubtful after missing the win over Granada at the weekend.
  • Xavi is more likely to return, though, while Villa has spent some time in hospital with kidney stones and is thus very unlikely to feature.
  • Puyol and Iniesta were both given a rest at the weekend and should go back into the starting lineup at San Siro.
  • Adriano was replaced by Jordi Alba after only 38 minutes at the weekend, so the Spaniard could start here.

Prediction

  • AC Milan and Barcelona faced off 4 times in last season's Champions League, meetings in the group stages as well as in the quarter-finals. They meet in the last 16 this time around, but it may well be the same old story.
  • Milan nearly spring a surprise by taking an early lead at Camp Nou in the first of those 4 meetings last term, but Barcelona learnt from their mistakes and went on to draw that match before winning 2 of the 3 other games.
  • Barcelona's form wobbled a little recently, with the Catalans winning just twice in a run of 6 games, but they have since won two on the trot and will be confident ahead of this trip. Milan have won 4 of their last 5 matches and are climbing Serie A with some speed, but this game will represent something of a different test for them. Without Mario Balotelli, Milan will be severely weakened and that could be crucial.
Prediction:
AC Milan
1
2
Barcelona
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Latest Comments

 
  • pebapi

    A victory for football

    12 weeks ago
     +6  -4 Report
  • abilyaminu

    Its obvious Milan is going to defend like no tomorrow at the camp. Its up to u Barca start doing ur home work cause u've got some videos to watch & i hope u come up with some thing up ur sleeve.Vica el Barca !!

    12 weeks ago
     +1  -1 Report
  • Rossoneri

    now barca should be study how playing with milan
    forza milan

    12 weeks ago
     +3  -1 Report
  • jacobvarghese

    haha......
    good result

    12 weeks ago
     +5  -1 Report
  • JD70

    haha.. Like i predicted... now the next one will be harder for Milan.

    12 weeks ago
     +1  -2 Report
  • Oscar360

    let end barca way next game..

    12 weeks ago
     +1  -3 Report
  • RelentlessPressure

    This was the best execution of a game plan I can ever remember by a team against Barcelona. Great performance from Milan

    12 weeks ago
     +9   Report
  • wgscheve

    1st goal was a disaster on par with human trafficking

    12 weeks ago
     +1  -8 Report
  • adibo

    man of the match messi ahhahahahahaha

    12 weeks ago
     +7  -4 Report
  • pinklord

    Earth hae been held tonight！hahahaha~~~~~~~

    12 weeks ago
     +1  -1 Report
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Head to Head Stats

Top Players

AC Milan
Barcelona
R. Montolivo 7.41
P. Mexes 7.29
M. Ambrosini 7.15
L. Messi 7.74
A. Iniesta 7.29
Xavi 7.17
A. Pato 2
S. E. Shaarawy 2
P. Mexes 1
L. Messi 8
J. Alba 2
Xavi 1
S. E. Shaarawy 2
R. Montolivo 1
K. Boateng 1
Xavi 4
L. Messi 2
A. Sánchez 2

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