[Champions League] Barcelona vs AC Milan

by Albiceleste Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:21 pm

Thiago Silva will not play in this match I'm hearing as he got injured vs Roma 10 minutes in.

Predictions, line-ups discussion etc.

I'd like to see this line-up:
---------------------Valdes
Alves------Pique------Mascherano-----Puyol
------------------Busquets
-----------Xavi--------------Cesc
Alexis-------------Messi---------------Iniesta

by billy_gr Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:29 pm

we should definitely stick to 4 man defense, keep the ball, convert the chances (iniesta i'm looking at you :p ) and pay attention to set pieces. there's always the second leg but i'm possitive we can shock them

by The Franchise Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:38 pm

I hate Puyol at leftback, he is so jittery and unsure.

Luckily, they dont have anyone who exploits that area so that wont be a problem and having him will be good for set piece defending.

by Ganso Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:41 pm

we have the most injured players in europe atm.all of our starting defenders are out

by The Franchise Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:45 pm

Is Thiago Silva really out? I dont think thats set in stone is it? And arent Abate and Nest making it back in time?

by Ganso Sat Mar 24, 2012 7:55 pm

idk,according to some sources TS was walking on sticks ,i thought Nesta was supposed to play today but he didnt.the commentator in the match i was watching said Abate was sure to miss the Barca match.Antonini also got injured out of nowhere,which means we will play mesbah who is terrible and also Zambrotta,I hope at least Nesta makes it

by The Franchise Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:00 pm

Thats bad. As much as it is better for us those guys dont play, it always better to play your opponants with their very best.

by CBarca Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:28 pm

I'll take it. We can play their best in the second leg when we have a nice cushion against mesbah and co. Very Happy

by Tigole Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:04 pm

It sucks how unlucky we have been this season with injuries. Messi is going to have a field day playing against Mesbah, Zambrotta and Bonera lol.

Hopefully we can give you guys a run for your money...

by billy_gr Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:41 pm

phuck that... I wanted Milan at full power

by kabarca Sat Mar 24, 2012 9:48 pm

________________Valdes________________
___Alves____Masche____Pique____Puyol____
_________Xavi_____Busquets___Iniesta____
______Alexis_______Messi________Tello____

I think wit Abate out we should put Tello on to exploit that area becaue Iniesta as an attacker is :facepalm:

and we miss a lot of what he does for the team,Fabregas should come on in the last 20-25 minutes because I think his effect when coming off the bench is great and Pep hasn't used that a lot this season(Only Porto and Osasuna games come to mind).

With most of their defense out I think this is a great chance for us to get some valuable away goals,I would be happy with a 2-2 or a 3-3 although hoping for a win

by guest7 Sat Mar 24, 2012 10:17 pm

is the 1st leg in camp nou?

by danyjr Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:38 pm

No it is in San Siro.

Experience is a great weapon when playing against Barcelona so having players like Nesta and Seedorf fit to play will be important. I think AC Milan have certain players who are not classy enough to play for a top Serie A team. For example I'm not really sold on Emanuelson and Mesbah is just plain awful. I remember someone saying has the turning speed of a steamboat! Laughing

PS: Is Mexès playing?

by JAY-Z Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:31 am

I assume Mexes is gonna play.

Xavi is rested :coffee:

by Ganso Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:41 am

danyjr wrote:No it is in San Siro.

Experience is a great weapon when playing against Barcelona so having players like Nesta and Seedorf fit to play will be important. I think AC Milan have certain players who are not classy enough to play for a top Serie A team. For example I'm not really sold on Emanuelson and Mesbah is just plain awful. I remember someone saying has the turning speed of a steamboat!

PS: Is Mexès playing?

they are bench players,urby,mesbah and company arent starters

by shinigami99 Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:03 am

I will be happy with a high level draw, but I think we can own them if our away CL form is anything to go by

by Albiceleste Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:04 am

I think we can win, I'll be happy with any sort of victory.

by alexjanosik Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:46 am

Please no Cesc Fabregas.
Play Busquets-Xavi-Iniesta in midfield and Alexis-Messi-Cuenca upfront.
I am confident about the game.Our form has steadily improved and Messi is hitting peak form.

by The Sanchez Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:13 am

Hopefully Cesc can come on in the last 20-30 minutes of the game. He really will make the difference imo. Should see a good game though I don't think we will be that tested tbh, with the injuries concerns and half fit coming back from injury players. Should be something like 3-1 or even more goals

by The Franchise Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:12 am

Yep, Alex's line up sounds the best to me.

Cesc, Pedro, Thiago, Keita and Tello are fantastic options off the bench and each of them can provide something unique so whatever the situation we can do something.

Cuenca and his low crossing from wide could give them problems aswell as Alexis ability to get in behind which is even more of a threat away from home.

I could easily see another Xavi goal.

by Albiceleste Sun Mar 25, 2012 3:35 pm

matpol wrote:

Here are Barcelona players injuries / suspensions for this match:

- Suspended : None
- Injured, none chance of making a trip to Milan: Abidal, Adriano, Afellay, Fontàs, Villa

Milan

- Suspended: Van Bommel
- Injured, none chance of making a match squad: Thiago Silva
- Unregistered for UCL or injured: Cassano, Flamini, Gattuso, Inzaghi, Muntari
- Doubtful for a match: Pato, Abate, Robinho, Maxi Lopez

I am not 100% sure about Milan injury situation, so Milan fan can update my list and correct mistakes.

by messixaviesta Sun Mar 25, 2012 5:26 pm

alexjanosik wrote:Please no Cesc Fabregas.

I am 99% sure he will start and it will likely be four midfielders together as it has been for some time. Thankfully at least it will not be a three man defense or so I hope.

by Hamdyman Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:43 pm

messixaviesta wrote:
I am 99% sure he will start and it will likely be four midfielders together as it has been for some time. Thankfully at least it will not be a three man defense or so I hope.

Hope so to, AC Milan are pretty viscous if i can put it into words, This is one team that has brilliant shooters from outside the box, Defensive midfield holding them well will be vital.

by Hamdyman Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:47 pm

I cant seem to remember TWO matches in a row where Iniesta was not Magical, along with a beastly Messi and Fresh Xavi, Milan is missing a lot of big names here also. Lets get it over and done with already !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wheres that beeeer.... bounce

by Rebaño Sagrado Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:51 pm

Barca should win this no problem. Too many injuries for Milan. Ibra can't do it alone and their midfield is just not good enought to compete with xaviesta.

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