Barcelona holding full control of their Champions League group stage
after picking up an important three points from their nearest rival, AC
Milan at Camp Nou this midweek. Drawing 1-1 in the previous meeting, it
was set for another tight affair, but El Barca strong pressure earned
them a rather generous reward when the referee awarded a spot kick which
was converted by Lionel Messi on the half hour mark.
Barcelona 3-1 AC Milan (Group H)
30′ 1-0 Messi L. // 40′ 2-0 Busquets S. // 45′ 2-1 (o.g.) Gerard Piqué // 83′ Lionel Messi 3-1
30′ 1-0 Messi L. // 40′ 2-0 Busquets S. // 45′ 2-1 (o.g.) Gerard Piqué // 83′ Lionel Messi 3-1
Barcelona v AC Milan goals:
Barcelona 1-0: Lionel Messi goal vs AC Milan (30').
Barcelona 2-0: Sergio Busquets goal vs AC Milan (40').
AC Milan 2-1: Gerard Pique goal vs Barcelona (45').
Barcelona 3-1: Lionel Messi second goal vs AC Milan (83').
