The hopes of winning the Champions League declined significantly in the players of Barcelona. After 3 losses in their last 5 games, it is clear that the team has a drop in form. Making up the two goals against Milan seems a daunting task, but not impossible for Barcelona. The hosts are with fresh strengths as this week Messi, Iniesta, Busquets, Alba, Pique and Pedro were rested. Xavi is very likely to take part in this game, although his light unjury that torments him.
The Italian teams are specialists in the preservation of their lead and the situation for Barcelona looks pretty heavy. With players like El Shaarawy, Boateng, Muntari and Niang Milan looks extremely dangerous on counterattacks. In the last 5 games in the Champions League between these two teams at the Camp Nou, Milan failed to score a goal only once. Furthermore, the Italian grand conceded only 2 losses of these 5 meetings. The "Rossoneri" are in great form as the team doesn`t have a loss in their last 6 games.
The list of injured players for the guests is quite long and no doubt this fact worries Allegri. Milan coach cannot rely on Pazzini, Daniele Bonera, Bartosz Salamon, Nigel de Jong, Luca Antonini and Mario Balotelli, who is not entitled for participation in the Champions League. Philippe Mexes got a minor injury in the encounter with Genoa, but is expected to play against Barcelona. The task for the guests is far from easy and despite the 2 goals lead, qualifying for the next phase of the tournament will be extremely difficult bearing in mind the opponent, who will be seeking revenge and success.