The Italian coach spoke highly of the Catalan side ahead of Tuesday’s match and said he has not had enough time to prepare for the crunch encounter
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Cassano given go-ahead to play again from medical panel
The 29-year-old striker has received news that he may be able to resume his career, but is still awaiting the decision from one last team of medical experts
Flight delay hampers AC Milan’s preparations for Barcelona clash – report
The Rossoneri are still in the dark over when they will be able to travel to Catalunya, but it is believed that their flight has been delayed by only one hour
AC Milan have a 50 per cent chance of winning the Champions League, says Marco Simone
The former Italy international is optimistic that Massimiliano Allegri’s men can eliminate Barcelona in the last eight before going on to lift Europe’s top club prize
Barcelona have every reason to be worried about AC Milan, says Marco Simone
The former Italy international is optimistic that Massimiliano Allegri’s men can eliminate Barcelona in the last eight before going on to lift Europe’s top club prize
Cristiano Ronaldo pulls clear of Lionel Messi in the race for the European Golden Shoe
The Portuguese superstar scored two to take himself one goal clear of his Argentine rival in the race to become Europe’s top goalscorer
Goal.com Predicts: Barcelona 3-1 AC Milan, Real Madrid 7-0 APOEL
Goal.com’s experts believe that both Primera Division sides will qualify for the semi-finals, with Bayern and Chelsea taking the remaining two slots in the final four
Puyol, Nesta, Muller, Meireles & the players walking a suspension tightrope in the Champions League
Goal.com lists all the players who will potentially miss the first leg of the semi-finals should they pick up a booking in the return clash of the last eight
Sacchi’s Milan better than current Barcelona, says Rafa Benitez
The former Liverpool and Inter boss has voiced his opinion that the Catalans are a great team, but stressed that they’re not at the same level as the illustrious Rossoneri side yet
Galliani asks for extra referees after Milan denied goals against Juventus & Catania
The Rossoneri director has written a letter to FIGC chief Giancarlo Abete in the wake of recent controversial decisions that went against the Serie A champions
Xavi doubtful for AC Milan clash – report
The Catalans will possibly be without their playmaker in Tuesday’s crunch encounter versus the Rossoneri as the Spain international is being plagued by muscular problems
Barcelona – AC Milan Preview: Do or die for Champions League holders as they host stubborn Italian giants
The Blaugrana need a win at home to ensure progression after a 0-0 draw in the first leg at San Siro last week that featured a fine defensive performance from the Rossoneri
Serie A Team of the Week: Round 30 – Milito back for fourth appearance after hat-trick & Vidal inspires Juventus yet again
Goal.com picks the best performers from Italy’s top flight as the Argentine helped Inter return to winning ways and the Chilean followed up last week with another great display
Barcelona are still favourites against Milan, says Franco Baresi
The legendary defender has voiced his opinion that the Catalan giants remain the team to beat, but stressed that the Rossoneri will get their chances at Camp Nou
Bonucci: We hope Milan slip up again
The Juventus centre-back praised his side’s intensity in the win over Napoli and added that the Bianconeri are not giving up their dream of winning the Scudetto
Serie A Round 30 Results: Five-star Roma put Novara to the sword, Siena strike hammer blow on Udinese hopes of top-three finish
Elsewhere on the peninsula, Palermo earn their first away win of the season at Cagliari while more pressure is piled on Delio Rossi at Fiorentina as Chievo strike a late winner
Pedro confident Barcelona can eliminate Milan from Champions League
The attacker has warned that the Rossoneri won’t be pushovers in the second leg of their quarter-final encounter, but believes the Catalans have what it takes to progress
Pato included in Milan squad for Barcelona clash
The Brazil international has been deemed match fit again after a spell on the sidelines due to injury, and has made the roster for Tuesday’s encounter
Fabregas fit to face AC Milan
The Spain international has missed the Catalan outfit’s last two games with a lower back problem but he is now set to make his return to action against the Rossoneri
Busy thinking of Barcelona, AC Milan let Juventus back into Serie A title race
The Rossoneri could see their pre-weekend lead at the top cut in half on Sunday after their 1-1 draw at Catania, which was just the latest missed opportunity ahead of a Barca clash
Iniesta: No excuses if Barcelona fail to beat AC Milan
The Catalans struggled to break the Rossoneri down during their first-leg clash at San Siro but the midfielder is confident the Blaugrana will make the breakthrough at Camp Nou
Galliani fumes over ‘unacceptable’ officiating errors after Catania draw
The Rossoneri chief felt that a shot from Robinho had clearly crossed the line and he now feels that the Italian champions are not enjoying their fair share of fortune
Guardiola: Mascherano has been an unimaginably good signing
The 27-year-old former Liverpool man is a defensive midfielder by trade, but he is now regularly being deployed as a centre-half by the Blaugrana – and to great effect
Uefa representative defends San Siro pitch after Barcelona complaint
Giorgio Marchetti insists the surface of the Milanese stadium is “acceptable” and should not have warranted a complaint, but agreed it suffers from intermittent microclimate issues
Catania’s Spolli looking towards Europa League qualification after draw with AC Milan
The stopper was magnificent in helping the Sicilians earn a point against the champions of Italy, and is positive his team now have what it takes to secure a European place
‘We stopped playing too early’ – Allegri disappointed by AC Milan display against Catania
The former Cagliari boss admits the Rossoneri should have won to keep the pace at the Serie A summit, but feels they did themselves no favours with a poor attacking performance
Catania 1-1 AC Milan: Rossoneri drop points as Spolli cancels out Robinho opener
The Sicilian outfit matched the league leaders in a spirited showing, and claimed a deserved point to open the door for Juventus to close the gap at the Serie A summit
TEAM NEWS: Boateng, Nesta and Seedorf out but Abate returns for AC Milan’s trip to Catania
The Rossoneri make three changes from the side that drew with Barcelona, with Alberto Aquilani, and Urby Emanuelson joining the right-back in regaining a starting place
Galliani: We criticise our coaches but keep them while other teams stay silent and sack them
The 67-year-old has taken a swipe at his city rivals after the Nerazzurri parted company with their fourth coach since Jose Mourinho left the club for Real Madrid in 2010
We criticise our coaches but keep them while other teams stay silent and sack them, says AC Milan’s Galliani
The 67-year-old has taken a swipe at his city rivals after the Nerazzurri parted company with their fourth coach since Jose Mourinho left the club for Real Madrid in 2010