This clash is becoming a Champions League classic as these two sides faced each other in the round of 16 last season as well, with Barcelona fighting back to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit to win 4-0 at Camp Nou. Winning 2-0 was a great moment for AC Milan as it was their first success over Barcelona since October 2004. The two giants have also clashed in the 1994 final when Milan recorded a memorable 4-0 victory.
Milan star striker Mario Balotelli is expected to miss the match due to a thigh injury, while backup goalie Marco Amelia will make his first appearance since April between the sticks, with first choice keeper Christian Abbiati injured. Daniele Bonera, Mattia De Sciglio, Giampaolo Pazzini and Stephan El Shaarawy are also set to miss the clash due to injuries.
Barcelona recorded a disappointing result last weekend as failed to win for the first time under their new coach on Saturday, drawing 0-0 with Osasuna. It was also first time in 64 Liga fixtures they have not managed to score. But coach Gerardo Martino has almost no injury worries compared to Milan, only Jordi Alba and Ibrahim Afellay will be unavailable due to injury.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
AC Milan win - 11/2
Draw - 16/5
Barcelona win - 4/7
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