AC Milan "are getting used to facing Barcelona" according to coach Massimiliano Allegri but he knows that will not make it any easier for the Rossoneri on Tuesday. Massimiliano Allegri believes that AC Milan are "getting used" to playing against FC Barcelona as he steeled his side for their latest UEFA Champions League encounter with the Spanish title holders whose own coach, Gerard Martino, reflected on a big week ahead.

Since the arrival of Neymar, they have changed in attack because the Brazilian gives them more depth. We need to be patient for 100 minutes – we are getting used to facing Barcelona.

Mario Balotelli is feeling better. We'll see after training whether he will be able to play. We hope to have Mattia De Sciglio back for the match against Parma FC [at the weekend]. Philippe Mexès and Nigel de Jong are available.


Gerardo Martino, coach of Barca
Milan will play to win, and it will not be a formality for us. We are up against a team with a great tradition, they're too big an institution to take lightly so we'll start thinking about Real Madrid [Barcelona's opponents next weekend] on Wednesday. It will be a tough match. We're facing a very important club, we feel a big responsibility, but we feel the same feelings in every game.

Referee: Felix Brych (Germany) i.e the referee who allowed a ghost goal to stand last week in the Bundesliga

culled from uefa.com

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Sai barca

up barca

I feel say barca go beat dem... Abeg wetin do messi?

#TeamBarça.

Austeenx: #TeamBarça.

And how does this make Barca sign a new defender?

CFCfan:
And how does this make Barca sign a new defender?

Bartra is like a new signing.

Balotelli oly scores pks so Barca should do just fine

I support barca but d way i'm seeing dis game ac milan go do wonders o. . . .nor be mouth na teeth.

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3-1 to Barca!

Barca has won already!

Everybody already knows where barca is weak (I.e defense )n from wat I av seen dis season I don't think dey av done alot abt dat.And moreso dey av nt been playing dere pressing football where u see 2-3 barca players run after a single opponent,so all am tipping dem for is dere domestic league or cup.Bt in football u don't expect to stay at d top forever.......am a no 1 barca fan ooooo so make anybody no think se na sentiment I dey use oo

I like AC milan but barca will trash dem, d best result milan will get is a draw

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I had a dream where Barcelona stunned AC Milan 4 - 1.

My dreams normally come true.....

I am a die-hard barcelonista and my fellow barcelonistas should thank me later for this wonderful and about to be realistic prediction got from a dream sent to me by God...

AC MILAN 1 vs 4 BARCELONA

Milan vs Barca...


I predict Milan will be humiliated today...
I watched Milan play against Udinese over the weekend and could not help shaking my head in despair throughout the duration of the match(even though Milan won by a lone goal).
Milan played like sheep without shepherd; they lacked the fluidity which they are known for over the years; they could not spring two good passes together.Udinese dominated possession throughout the game and what crossed my mind while watching was: "is this the team playing Barca in midweek?".
I think Milan needs a new coach.Massimiliano Allegri should be relieved of his job.He has been given ample opportunity to prove what he has to offer the team but his tactics have been a fiasco,especially last season second leg game against Barca.
Also,some players need to leave...Players like Muntari,Robinho,Matri,etc,are all tired legs.They have nothing to offer the team...


#Ama die-hard Milan fan.But when things are going wrong with ma team,I wont hesitate to say it#

I see barca triumph in this match, milan don't always find it easy.

oluwashaddow: Everybody already knows where barca is weak (I.e defense )n from wat I av seen dis season I don't think dey av done alot abt dat.And moreso dey av nt been playing dere pressing football where u see 2-3 barca players run after a single opponent,so all am tipping dem for is dere domestic league or cup.Bt in football u don't expect to stay at d top forever.......am a no 1 barca fan ooooo so make anybody no think se na sentiment I dey use oo

Sharap dia Jare how we want take know say u be Barca fan ?

up barcelona!

Reporting live from stadio di San siro !!!!

I trust Barcelona... no need to make any noise!!!

Frm my pt of view,Barcelona can only win if Milan takes a red card..n 2 red cards re so imminent..one for Balotelli n anoda for..

donhenro: Frm my pt of view,Barcelona can only win if Milan takes a red card..n 2 red cards re so imminent..one for Balotelli n anoda for..

What is this one saying?

oluwashaddow: Everybody already knows where barca is weak (I.e defense )n from wat I av seen dis season I don't think dey av done alot abt dat.And moreso dey av nt been playing dere pressing football where u see 2-3 barca players run after a single opponent,so all am tipping dem for is dere domestic league or cup.Bt in football u don't expect to stay at d top forever.......am a no 1 barca fan ooooo so make anybody no think se na sentiment I dey use oo

Piqué returns to take charge of the defense

Gerard Piqué is back in the starting XI. He did not play in Pamplona due to several physical niggles he picked up on international duty. Martino chose not to play him to allow him a few extra days to recover before the club's two big games this week.

laplace19: I had a dream where Barcelona stunned AC Milan 4 - 1.

My dreams normally come true.....

I am a die-hard barcelonista and my fellow barcelonistas should thank me later for this wonderful and about to be realistic prediction got from a dream sent to me by God...

AC MILAN 1 vs 4 BARCELONA

You better get up from your dreaming..AC willing tonight..I rep CFC