Juventus Heightened escort to Seedorf and Ibrahimovic

There will be 11 players who face Juventus AC Milan. Even so, the Juve midfielder Arturo Vidal asked his colleagues to give special attention to Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Clarence Seedorf.

Juve will undergo the most important game on 2/10/2011. They host the defending champion AC Milan at Juventus Stadium.

The significance of this fight is not just because of the history and rivalry between the two clubs only. Bianconeri will attempt to achieve victory after reclaim top spot currently occupied Naples. On the other hand, the Rossoneri also did not want to dwell too long in midfield.

"This is a very important game. Some games have a certain aura, but above all also can send a clear signal," said Vidal to Tuttosport.

"If we beat Milan, then other teams should be looked at us with different eyes," said Chile's midfielder.

In particular, Vidal asked his team to be wary of Ibrahimovic and Seedorf. With Robinho and Pato's injury, the two players is what will be a life-Il Diavolo Rosso attacks.

"The players who should we be aware of is Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Clarence Seedorf," concluded Vidal.

MATCH coveted: BARCELONA VS AC MILAN

However, Milan did not get discouraged. The Rossoneri had a composition of players who can be relied upon. Alexandre Pato, Robinho, Antonio Cassano and Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be the foundation of the Rossoneri to spread terror to the goalkeeper Victor Valdes. The presence of Alberto Aquilani, Antonio Nocerino and Taye Taiwo in the beginning of this musi also will further strengthen the middle and rear rows of Milan.

Like Barca, Milan could not lose because of Gennaro Gattuso and Robinho cidera.Sebenarnya, Milan have the capital to the figure of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. However, former Barca striker was ruled out because of injury. Actually Iniesta also want to look forward to welcoming Ibra. But even then he considered the Milan remains strong even without Ibrahimovic.

"It is unfortunate that he did not play. He's a great player and we are looking forward to him playing," said Andres Iniesta. "However, Milan is still a strong team, whoever is going to play. Remember, their seventh Champions League trophy holders. To be a pride to play against them," he said.

The history of meetings between Barca and Milan as a European giant is also quite balanced. Barca and Milan had fought nine times on the European stage. The result, Barca had a slightly better record of winning four games, while Milan won three times and the remaining two end in a draw.




Head to Head Barcelona vs AC Milan:
April 26, 2006: Barcelona 0-0 AC Milan (Champions League)
April 18, 2006: AC Milan 0-1 Barcelona (Champions League)
November 2, 2004: Barcelona 2-1 AC Milan (Champions League)
October 20, 2004: AC Milan 1-0 Barcelona (Champions League)
October 18, 2000: AC Milan 3-3 Barcelona (Champions League)

Last Five Matches Barcelona:
September 10, 2011: Real Sociedad 2-2 Barcelona (La Liga)
30 Aug 2011: Barcelona 5-0 Villarreal (La Liga)
27 Aug 2011: Barcelona 2-0 FC Porto (UEFA Super Cup)
23 Aug 2011: Barcelona 5-0 Napoli (Friendly)
18 Aug 2011: Barcelona 3-2 Real Madrid (Spanish Super Cup)

Last Five Matches AC Milan:
September 10, 2011: AC Milan 2-2 Lazio (Serie A)
September 1, 2011: Como 1-2 AC Milan (Friendly)
22 Aug 2011: AC Milan 2-1 Juventus (Friendly)
14 Aug 2011: Malmo 2-2 AC Milan (Friendly)
06 Aug 2011: AC Milan 2-1 Inter Milan (Super Coppa)

Predicted Line-Up
Barcelona (4-3-3): 1-Valdes, 2-Alves, 22-Abidal, 14-Mascherano, 21-Adriano, 6-Xavi, 15-Keita, 8-Andres Iniesta, 18-Pedro, 10-Lionel Messi, 7 -Villa

AC Milan (4-3-1-2): Abbiati 32-, 20-Abate, 13-Nesta, 33-Thiago Silva, 77-Antonini, 8-Gennaro Gattuso, 23-Ambrosini, 10-Seedorf, 27-Boateng, 7 -Pato, 99-Cassano

Surviving champion Lazio at San Siro Arrested

Start unsatisfactory must be accepted by the Serie A champions AC Milan. In the 2011-2012 season the first game, they must be willing to hold Lazio. Sadly, this happens at home, the Stadio San Siro Milan, Saturday, 10/09/2011.

Status as a guest does not discourage Lazio to demolish Milan. In fact, Biancoceleste able to excel in advance through beautiful action of their new striker, Miroslav Klose. Starting from a measured pass from Stefano Mauri, the German national team veteran striker was able to outwit Alessandro Nesta with beautiful control, until finally able to conquer Cristian Abbiati in the 12th minute it.

Winning one goal only made Lazio increasingly indiscriminate attacks. Exactly nine minutes later, their other new striker, Djibril Cisse, became the second person that is able to vibrate the Milan goal nets. Milanisti ball fell silent when French striker's header in the received Uman Stefano Mauri was denied by Abbiati and able to make the visitors two goals.

Slowly but surely, the Rossoneri finally got up. Milan should at least be grateful to Antonio Cassano ciamik appearance in this first round. One assist and one goal donated the Italian national team player.

In the 29th minute, after doing the bait with Alberto Aquilani, Cassano send feedback matured into the goal mouth. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was awake at last openly breaking goal Lazio. Although Cassano slightly offside position when receiving feedback from Aquilani, but the referee still endorse these goals and Milan they cut the gap to 1-2.

Score did not last long. Interval of four minutes later, Antonio Cassano finally become the player that is able to equalize. Although not so high, because kejeliannya looking for a position in receiving feedback corner kick from Alberto Aquilani, Cassano able to score through the header. The score to 2-2 until the whistle is to survive the first round in the ring.

In the second half, trading attacks from both teams still continues. An interesting action carried out Cassano from the right side Lazio defense. Unfortunately, if it were not for goalposts, Cassano could have been able to score his second goal in the 62nd minute.

Milan almost back breaking goal by Cisse in the 64th minute. After a successful trick Abbiati duel meet at the ball, Cisse could have made his team back ahead. However, thanks to the alertness of Alessandro Nesta, Lazio golden opportunity had failed goal to fruition.

Also never get a goal, both teams began to rotate players in the 68th minute. Lazio striker put their fresh, Alvaro González to replace Miroslav Klose. While Milan include Antonio Nocerino as a replacement for Alberto Aquilani.

Massimiliano Allegri back to substitutions in the 75th minute, by entering Alexandre Pato and pulled out Kevin-Prince Boateng, who was slightly injured. Milan's attack does look more bite, and Pato also had a golden chance in injury time. However, this 2-2 score lasted until the fight was over.