Barca v AC Milan 2nd Leg

Warper · 03-04-2012 2:02pm #1

Should be a cracker of a game tonight. As a Barca fan i am a little concerned about Milan who can really play. Xavi is also a doubt tonight. Keita will prob be dropped and Cesc will come in. Ibra will be relishing a return to Camp Nou. Cant wait for this.

RiseToTheTop · 03-04-2012 2:07pm

It'll be a good game.

I reckon Fabregas would be a better choice than Xavi, Fabregas scores much more goals. I wonder if Ibrahimovic can stick a dagger into the side of his former club though?

I don't rate Robinho at all. He was average at Madrid, good first season at Man City but then it went downhill and he has been only OK at Milan. If I was the Milan coach i'd keep out Robinho and put more bodies into midfield.

Paully D · 03-04-2012 2:08pm

Looking forward to this, but I have a feeling Barca will turn it on tonight.

Going to go for a comfortable 2-0 win.

GavRedKing · 03-04-2012 2:10pm

Score draw, AC Milan through on away goals.

Professional Griefer · 03-04-2012 2:12pm

Can't wait for this, come on AC!

Morricone · 03-04-2012 2:50pm

Am I mad for thinking that Kevin Prince Boateng to score first at 22/1 and anytime at 7/1 is great value? Rested the weekend and he generally plays well in the big games.

Samich · 03-04-2012 2:54pm

I completely forgot this was on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

theteal · 03-04-2012 2:55pm

Morricone wrote: »

Am I mad for thinking that Kevin Prince Boateng to score first at 22/1 and anytime at 7/1 is great value? Rested the weekend and he generally plays well in the big games.

interesting. . .

That_Guy · 03-04-2012 2:59pm

AC Milan 10/1 to win in 90 mins with Paddy Power :eek:

JPA · 03-04-2012 3:03pm

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

It'll be a good game.

I reckon Fabregas would be a better chance than Xavi, Fabregas scores much more goals. I wonder if Ibrahimovic can stick a dagger into the side of his former club though?

I don't rate Robinho at all. He was average at Madrid, good first season at Man City but then it went downhill and he has been only OK at Milan. If I was the Milan coach i'd keep out Robinho and put more bodies into midfield.

But it's Xavi. If he plays and is fit and Barca will win.

nickcave · 03-04-2012 3:08pm

Hope I'm wrong, but I can't see past Barcelona for this one. Really looking forward though...

ShamoBuc · 03-04-2012 3:16pm

It would be very hard to put down any money on AC. Barca at home will surely go through. AC did remarkably well to keep Barca scoreless - over 2 years in CL since that happened apparently.
Barca to win by 3-0

IncognitoMan · 03-04-2012 3:19pm

I think it will be a 3-1 win to barca with ibra getting milan's goal

stesaurus · 03-04-2012 4:38pm

Strangely I fancy Milan for this one also. Score draw.

stesaurus · 03-04-2012 4:40pm

That_Guy wrote: »

AC Milan 10/1 to win in 90 mins with Paddy Power :eek:

Currently 13/1 Betfair. Fairly normal when anyone is playing Barca

NinjaK · 03-04-2012 4:43pm

Hope Barca go through!

Turtwig · 03-04-2012 4:45pm

First ten minutes are going to be crucial. Milan will probably press Barca really hard and hope for an early mistake and possibly Nick a goal. If not, then Barca have until half time to score two. Otherwise the first ten minutes of the second half will also be crucial.

This should be an engrossing encounter.

johnners2981 · 03-04-2012 4:50pm

Hoping for a Milan win but can't see past Barca winning. 4-1 to Barcalona

The Floyd p · 03-04-2012 4:52pm

So nervous about this game. It's just the fear Barca won't be able to break down a staunch Milan defense.

RiseToTheTop · 03-04-2012 5:04pm

What about the 2-2 earlier on in the season at the Camp Nou?

Do you guys think that is an indication of what could happen?

The_Kew_Tour · 03-04-2012 5:05pm

3-0 Barca

Turtwig · 03-04-2012 5:06pm

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

What about the 2-2 earlier on in the season at the Camp Nou?

Do you guys think that is an indication of what could happen?

Barca's form was much poorer then, but it is an indication of sorts. The intriguing thing is that Allegri and Pep are both tactically astute so I'd be in line of expecting something along the first leg with a faster tempo due to a better pitch but who know's one might have spotted a fatal flaw in the others approach.
I seriously doubt will two have different formations for attacking and defending as before.

dfx- · 03-04-2012 5:13pm

Can't see this being easy for Barcelona, think they'll have to score at least twice, possibly three times to be comfortable. I have a nasty feeling it'll finish 2-2.

Terrible shame to go out, as they may as well post the trophy to Madrid there and then.

ft9 · 03-04-2012 5:26pm

3-1 Barca

shano1888 · 03-04-2012 5:32pm

It will be interesting to see how barca react if AC can keep them scoreless for the first half hour or so. cant wait for this game. hope barca go through for RM Barca final but i feel AC could cause a shock here. anyone know what price AC are to qualify?

MD1990 · 03-04-2012 5:34pm

4-0 Barca
2 goals for Messi,1 for Xavi,1 for Alexis Sanchez

RiseToTheTop · 03-04-2012 5:35pm

dfx- wrote: »

Can't see this being easy for Barcelona, think they'll have to score at least twice, possibly three times to be comfortable. I have a nasty feeling it'll finish 2-2.

Terrible shame to go out, as they may as well post the trophy to Madrid there and then.

Wouldn't say that, Bayern are the 3rd best side in the CL and are as good as qualified to go through. (Marseille have lost 9 of their past 10 games, one of those the 2-0 loss to Bayern at home.)

dfx- · 03-04-2012 5:38pm

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Wouldn't say that, Bayern are the 3rd best side in the CL and are as good as qualified to go through. (Marseille have lost 9 of their past 10 games, one of those the 2-0 loss to Bayern at home.)

If you can lose 1-0 at Basel, you can lose 6-1 at Madrid. Indeed if Barcelona do go out, I wouldn't be surprised if Marseille beat Munich for an even easier passage for Madrid. :P

shano1888 · 03-04-2012 5:41pm

dfx- wrote: »

If you can lose 1-0 at Basel, you can lose 6-1 at Madrid. Indeed if Barcelona do go out, I wouldn't be surprised if Marseille beat Munich for an even easier passage for Madrid. :P

Marseille will not beat Bayern.

RiseToTheTop · 03-04-2012 5:41pm

Barca: Valdés, Alves, Piqué, Puyol, Mascherano, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Cuenca, Cesc y Messi

Milan: Abbiati, Abate, Nesta, Mexes, Antonini, Ambrosini, Nocerino, Seedorf, Boateng, Robinho, Ibrahimovic

I feel Pique is a weak part of Barca. He is good when knocking slow guys off the ball, put any bit of pace and he is beaten.

Adolf Hipster · 03-04-2012 5:43pm

Decent odds on Milan, will be having a bit of that.

Phoenix Park · 03-04-2012 5:45pm

Some utterly bizarre opinions in here imo. Milan are a poor outfit for this stage of the competition, playing in a poor league (and i'm a Milan fan). Did any of you watch the Catania game on Saturday, Milan are very shaky at the back without Silva. Only the dire pitch that prevented Barca passing the ball kept the tie at nil-all last week. Milan were very lucky in the 2-2 draw earlier this season, i can't see anything but Barca going through comfortably tonight.

I would absolutely love to see Ibra get one tonight though

MD1990 · 03-04-2012 5:47pm

RiseToTheTop wrote: »

Barca: Valdés, Alves, Piqué, Puyol, Mascherano, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Cuenca, Cesc y Messi

Milan: Abbiati, Abate, Nesta, Mexes, Antonini, Ambrosini, Nocerino, Seedorf, Boateng, Robinho, Ibrahimovic

I feel Pique is a weak part of Barca. He is good when knocking slow guys off the ball, put any bit of pace and he is beaten.

suprised at Cuenca & Cesc starting