PBP: UEFA Champions League | Round 1/8 1st Leg | AC Milan vs FC Barcelona | 20 Feb 2013 [R]

inswinger · Feb 20, 2013

barcastuff:
Barcelona are undefeated in 22 of their last 24 CL matches, and in their last 8 games against AC Milan

btw, we'll be in our Tequila Sunrise kits today...

.Azulgrana. · Feb 20, 2013

Guys, check out the Youth Thread, so you can watch the Barca-Chelsea U19 game before all this at San Siro.

JollyJumper · Feb 20, 2013

Con: I dislocated my shoulder
Pro: i get to miss work and watch this game

evil_allan · Feb 20, 2013

JollyJumper said: ↑

Con: I dislocated my shoulder
Pro: i get to miss work and watch this game
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Not So Lucky Luke

os_mutante · Feb 20, 2013

I may have to take a long lunch today. Trying out the luck of my new Barca hoodie that I got from the BigSoccer shop. #shamelessplug #youarewelcomeHuss

I've been to San Siro once to see Inter take on Riquelme's Villarreal back in 06. It's truly an awesome looking stadium as you walk up on it but being inside kind of made me feel like I was in a giant ashtray. Not that that's a bad thing. I had a great time and Inter won 2 - 1. Too bad for them they lost 1 - 0 and were dumped out in the return leg at El Madrigal.

.Azulgrana. · Feb 20, 2013

Starting Lineup:

Valdes
Alves Pique Puyol Alba
Xavi Busquets Cesc
Pedro Messi Iniesta

Bench: Pinto, Montoya, Mascherano, Song, Thiago, Alexis, Tello

AC Milan:

Abbiati
Abate Mexes Zapata Constant
Montolivo Ambrosini Muntari
Boateng Pazzini El Shaarawy

Bench: Amelia, De Sciglio, Yepes, Cristante, Traore, Niang, Bojan

Oier and Bartra don't make the final match squad and will watch the game from the stands #fcblive Dos Santos stayed in Barcelona

Viscaelbarca · Feb 20, 2013

Visca el Barça! So excited for this match!

os_mutante · Feb 20, 2013

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Visca el Barça! So excited for this match!
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Hopped up on caffeine, let's do this!!!

Rana catesbeiana · Feb 20, 2013

SO PUMPED UP!!!!!

Rana catesbeiana · Feb 20, 2013

Streams appreciated, btw.

ShortyMac · Feb 20, 2013

Let's go Barca!

os_mutante · Feb 20, 2013

Essien like attempt from Muntari.

jfcule · Feb 20, 2013

Mexes almost does us favor there!
Pedro offside though

os_mutante · Feb 20, 2013

Gotta keep picking on the Frenchmen.

os_mutante · Feb 20, 2013

Heavy touch saved us! Maybe it's the pitch.

unclesox · Feb 20, 2013

so so close

ShortyMac · Feb 20, 2013

I wonder how long Milan will be able to keep up this pressure?

os_mutante · Feb 20, 2013

Seriously this "lets just try take out Messi and hope not to get redded" has to stop.

inswinger · Feb 20, 2013

we look subdued so far...

Rana catesbeiana · Feb 20, 2013

Performance wise, decent first half. Would be good to create more chances, and get that away goal.

rmng · Feb 20, 2013

this looks like the chelsea match from last year, no?

ShortyMac · Feb 20, 2013

HT: 0-0.

Milan's defense has quieted us.

jfcule · Feb 20, 2013

Milan playing like they're a small club. Excessive playacting as well.

Rana catesbeiana · Feb 20, 2013

I think we're relatively cool. We dominate, and the goal can come any minute. Still 0-0 which isn't great, but then again one has to like our chances.

But that away goal would be nice to get.

Rattlehead · Feb 20, 2013

I think first half isnt as bad as anyone think, the only downside is when the ref stop the play when their players hurt themselves. Pedro though, I dont think his existence actually matter in first half, I'd try Tello who could cut from the wing dragging some defenders out of their position.

I'd say as long our defense could keep them from scoring, they will get a litte tired chasing the ball after 70 mins and it will be more open.