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Ex Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he hopes his ex side win on Saturday. Guardiola said: “Of course I want and hope Barcelona win. I came from there, but it will be a tough match for both teams.”
Meanwhile, in the build up to the Clasico, Gerard Pique looks doubtful as he has sprained his hamstring in his left leg. More on this story
The point earned last night at the San Siro keeps Barcelona top of Group H in the Champions League with seven points. AC Milan are two points behind but it could well have been four if Barca had managed to take their chances in the first half after Lionel Messi’s goal. Read more about AC Milan vs Barcelona
Alexis Sánchez was speaking at a press conference ahead of the AC Milan vs FC Barcelona clash tonight at the San Siro stadium.
The player noted how criticism has made him stronger and also pointed out how Barcelona have to start the game strongly.
Barcelona allowed their first two points to slip away in a goalless draw in Pamplona. The Catalans monopolized the ball at all times but the Reds, with order and effort, never looked like losing. Messi’s entry in the final minutes of the clash was not enough for the Catalans, who failed to take advantage of the accumulated fatigue from the local side. Martino’s men lacked ideas to create danger in the closing stages of the match. Match report
FC Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets said in a press conference yesterday that “Barca have suffered in recent seasons in Pamplona”. He added that Barcelona were away at a very tough opponent and that they were only thinking about Osasuna. “If we don’t win, the league will be blown wide open,” he added.More about Busquets’ press conference
