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Xavi dismisses Barcelona failure tag following AC Milan defeat
Barcelona midfielder Xavi claims that the club's season would not be a failure if they went out of the Champions League.
Feb 21, 17:12
![Milan's Giampaolo Pazzini celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Bologna on January 20, 2013 Milan's Giampaolo Pazzini celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Bologna on January 20, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Giampaolo Pazzini: 'We played as a team'
Giampaolo Pazzini praises AC Milan's teamwork after their 2-0 win at home to Barcelona.
Feb 21, 11:14
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Adriano Galliani praises Massimiliano Allegri
AC Milan's vice-president heaps praise on the club's coach Massimiliano Allegri following the 2-0 win over Barcelona.
Feb 21, 10:55
![Dani Alves Dani Alves](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dani Alves: 'We didn't compete'
Dani Alves criticises Barcelona for failing to compete against AC Milan on Wednesday night.
Feb 21, 10:37
![Barcelona's Gerard Pique celebrates after scoring the opener on December 1, 2012 Barcelona's Gerard Pique celebrates after scoring the opener on December 1, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Gerard Pique: "We have to fight"
Gerard Pique urges Barcelona to "fight back" in the second leg against AC Milan.
Feb 21, 10:19
![AC Milan's Riccardo Montolivo on November 3, 2011 AC Milan's Riccardo Montolivo on November 3, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Riccardo Montolivo: 'Preparation was key for Barca'
Riccardo Montolivo says that AC Milan got their tactics right when not in possession of the ball during their win over Barcelona.
Feb 21, 08:26
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Christian Abbiati hails Milan 'sacrifice and spirit'
Christian Abbiati praises his teammates after AC Milan's 2-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 21, 08:22
![Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012 Barca coach Jordi Roura (left) with a club physio and manager Tito Villanova at training on July 17, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordi Roura: 'We'll turn it around'
Jordi Roura says that Barcelona can still advance into the quarter-finals of the Champions League, despite losing to AC Milan in the first leg of the last 16.
Feb 21, 08:09
![AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Massimiliano Allegri: 'We deserved win'
AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri says that his team deserved last night's victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 21, 05:38
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Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona didn't show up'
Andres Iniesta claims that Barcelona 'didn't show up' during Wednesday's Champions League defeat to AC Milan at the San Siro.
Feb 21, 00:26
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Cesc Fabregas confident of Barcelona progression
Cesc Fabregas believes that Barcelona can qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League, despite Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to AC Milan.
Feb 20, 23:27
![Massimiliano Allegri Massimiliano Allegri](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Massimiliano Allegri: 'We must score at Camp Nou'
AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri warns his players that they must score at the Camp Nou in the second leg of their Champions League clash with Barcelona.
Feb 20, 22:56
![AC Milan's Sulley Muntari celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 on February 20, 2013 AC Milan's Sulley Muntari celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 on February 20, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sulley Muntari hails Massimiliano Allegri tactics
Sulley Muntari says that AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri's tactics inspired their 2-0 win over Barcelona.
Feb 20, 22:27
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Gerard Pique rues "really bad" Barcelona
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique admits that his side were "really bad" following Wednesday's Champions League defeat to AC Milan.
Feb 20, 21:58
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole dissects the action as AC Milan record a 2-0 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 clash in the Champions League.
Match Report
AC Milan beat Barcelona 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at the San Siro.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash at the San Siro as AC Milan record a 2-0 win over Barcelona.
HT Report
AC Milan and Barcelona both fail to score during the opening half of the first leg of tonight's Champions League last-16 encounter at the San Siro.
Team News
Captain Carles Puyol is included in the Barcelona side for tonight's encounter against AC Milan.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between AC Milan and Barcelona on Wednesday.
Head to Head
Form Guide
Build-up
![AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani in the stand during his side's game against Bologna on December 11, 2011 AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani in the stand during his side's game against Bologna on December 11, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Adriano Galliani: "The favourites do not always win"
Adriano Galliani insists that Wednesday night's Champions League tie with Barcelona is not a foregone conclusion despite the Spaniards being the favourites.
Feb 20, 15:06
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Massimiliano Allegri: 'Silvio Berlusconi gives me tactical advice'
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri admits that club president Silvio Berlusconi regularly gives him tactical advice.
Feb 20, 04:08
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Barcelona's Xavi wary of AC Milan threat
Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits that he is wary of AC Milan in their Champions League clash on Wednesday.
Feb 20, 03:55
![Milan's Antonio Nocerino celebrates a goal against Torino on December 9, 2012 Milan's Antonio Nocerino celebrates a goal against Torino on December 9, 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Antonio Nocerino and Mathieu Flamini to miss Barcelona clash?
AC Milan could be without Antonio Nocerino and Mathieu Flamini for their Champions League clash with Barcelona on Wednesday.
Feb 19, 22:28
![Carles Puyol Carles Puyol](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Carles Puyol: 'AC Milan are my second team'
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol reveals that AC Milan are his "second favourite team".
Feb 19, 21:56
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Jordi Roura: 'Barcelona are not favourites against AC Milan'
Barcelona's assistant coach Jordi Roura believes that his side are not favourites against AC Milan.
Feb 19, 21:09
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Philippe Mexes: 'AC Milan will attack Barcelona'
Centre-back Philippe Mexes reveals that AC Milan are planning to play on the front foot against Barcelona.
Feb 19, 17:36
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Massimiliano Allegri concerned about Andres Iniesta ability
Massimiliano Allegri urges his players to focus on Andres Iniesta as well as Lionel Messi.
Feb 19, 14:37
![AC Milan's Riccardo Montolivo on November 3, 2011 AC Milan's Riccardo Montolivo on November 3, 2011](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Riccardo Montolivo: 'AC Milan in good form for Barcelona clash'
Riccardo Montolivo has confidence in AC Milan's form ahead of the Champions League match with Barcelona at the San Siro on Wednesday night.
Feb 19, 13:36
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Xavi returns to Barcelona squad
Xavi recovers from a hamstring complaint to take his place in the Barcelona squad for Wednesday's match against AC Milan.
Feb 18, 18:47
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Mathieu Flamini: 'Fabregas forgets to defend'
AC Milan midfielder Mathieu Flamini claims that Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas "forgets to defend".
Feb 17, 16:27
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Xavi still a doubt for AC Milan tie
Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura reveals that Xavi is still a doubt for the Champions League tie against AC Milan despite returning to training.
Feb 15, 23:30