A.C. Milan are ravaged with injuries, but will have to find a way of getting a good result in their home leg against Barcelona at the San Siro Wednesday afternoon at 2:45 p.m. ET.
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Milan's squad is decimated with injuries, with both Flamini and Nocerino, who were likely to start, missing out. Stephan El Shaarawy will likely play on the left, but he will be subject to a late fitness test. Massimiliano Allegri has already named his defence: Ignazio Abate, Philippe Mexes, Cristian Zapata, and Kevin Constant.
AC Milan will assess forward Stephan El Shaarawy (knee) ahead of the Champions League last-16 clash against Barcelona.
Mario Balotelli is cup-tied and Nigel de Jong is sidelined with an ankle injury, but Giampaolo Pazzini (hamstring) is available.
Meanwhile, Barcelona are boosted by the return of playmaker Xavi, who has recovered from a hamstring problem.
However, Adriano (thigh), Eric Abidal and David Villa (both illness) have not made the trip to Italy.
Barcelona have won eight of their last 11 away matches in the Champions League and are targeting a sixth straight quarter-final appearance.
The Catalan giants are on a seven-match unbeaten streak against Milan. Their overall record on Italian soil is W6, D7, L5.
Lionel Messi has scored 56 goals in the Champions League, level with Ruud van Nistelrooy and behind only Raul (71).
Probable Lineups:
AC Milan: Abbiati, Abate, Zapata, Mexes, De Sciglio, Montolivo, Ambrosini, Nocerino, Boateng, Pazzini, El Shaarawy
Barcelona: Valdes, Alves, Pique, Puyol, Alba, Xavi, Busquets, Fabregas, Pedro, Messi, Iniesta
