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Milan vs Juventus Preview
AC Milan will be hoping to put an abrupt end to Juventus' impressive unbeaten run when the fierce rivals clash in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finals on Wednesday.
Italy's two most in-form clubs face-off in what is expected to be a highly entertaining Coppa Italia semi-final clash at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday. AC Milan, the reigning Italian champions, will strive to inflict a first defeat of the season upon a high-flying Juventus outfit who appear to be on their way to returning to the elite of Italian soccer.
The fact that both teams have been neck-and-neck throughout great part of the Serie A this season, adds extra spice to the Coppa Italia encounter, because it will provide both sides with the opportunity to prove their supremacy.
Milan vs Napoli Preview
AC Milan will strive to close the gap on league leaders Juventus when they entertain giant killers Napoli at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.
The Rossoneri will have no choice but to obtain maximum points against a difficult Napoli outfit in order to remain hot on the heels of high-flying Juventus.Milan's San Siro stadium will be a fitting venue for what is expected to be a fascinating encounter, which is incidentally between the two highest scoring teams of the Serie A.
The contest will also bring together two of the league's most prolific strikers in Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani. Due to the attacking flair of both players neutrals could possibly be in for one of the most entertaining games of the season.
Lazio vs Milan Report
Italian champions AC Milan miss out on the opportunity to overtake Serie A league leaders Juventus after being stunned by Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Rossoneri squandered a glorious opportunity to leapfrog Serie A league leaders Juventus after falling to a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.Massimiliano Allegri's side conceded goals from Hernanes and Tommaso Rocchi in the final thirteen minutes of the match to sink to their fourth defeat of the season.
Milan pushed to the attack immediately from the kick-off and almost took an early lead but a goal-bound header from midfielder Antonio Nocerino was denied by a remarkable save from Lazio goalkeeper Federico Marchetti.
Lazio vs Milan Preview
AC Milan will have the opportunity to provisionally overtake Serie A league leaders Juventus when they travel to the Stadio Olimpico to do battle with Lazio on Wednesday.
The Rossoneri have been in phenomenal form in recent weeks, and will be hoping to continue with their winning ways against a Lazio outfit who they beat 3-1 at the San Siro stadium in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals last week.Massimiliano Allegri's side regained their winning mentality immediately after losing the Derby della Madonnina to Inter Milan in mid-January as since then they have won four consecutive games in all competitions, scoring 11 goals and conceding a mere two.
But Milan face a stiff test against a Lazio outfit that will be after sweet revenge at what is expected to be a capacity crowd at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
Milan vs Cagliari Report
Italian champions AC Milan move within one point of league leaders Juventus after hitting three past a sluggish Cagliari on Sunday.
The Rossoneri closed the gap on Serie A league leaders Juventus to just a single point after thrashing Cagliari 3-0 at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.Milan won the game courtesy of goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Antonio Nocerino and Massimo Ambrosini to cap off a remarkable display that further highlighted their attacking strength.
Massimiliano Allegri's side created plenty of goal-scoring opportunities in the first half, but although they peppered the Cagliari goal they couldn't find a way past goalkeeper Michael Agazzi, who pulled off a number of fine saves.
Milan vs Cagliari Preview
Red-hot AC Milan will be hoping to fire on all cylinders when they battle with an improving Cagliari at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.
Italian champions AC Milan will be hoping to close the gap on league leaders Juventus when they entertain Cagliari at the San Siro stadium on Sunday.The Rossoneri know that anything less than the three points could drastically reduce their chances of retaining the Scudetto, particularly because Juventus find themselves in sensational form and could escape from the chasing pack.
Milan, who beat Lazio 3-1 to reach the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia midweek, have won seven consecutive home matches against Cagliari and will make it eight if they continue to play like they have been in recent games.
Italian champions AC Milan capture Argentine striker Maxi Lopez
The Rossoneri opted for the former Catania man after continuous failed attempts to sign Carlos Tevez.
Italian champions AC Milan have confirmed the signing of Argentine goal-poacher Maximiliano Lopez from fellow Serie A club Catania, all but putting to an end their possibilities of adding Carlos Tevez to their squad.According to reports Milan deposited the player's contract to the Italian league headquarters on Friday.
"I'm happy, after everything that has occurred. At the end my reward to be able to join this big team has arrived," a delighted Lopez stated to Milan's television channel.
Milan vs Lazio Report
AC Milan come from behind to defeat a spirited Lazio to set-up a mouthwatering Coppa Italia semi-final showdown with fierce rivals Juventus.
Italian champions AC Milan came from behind to defeat Lazio 3-1 at the San Siro stadium on Thursday to advance to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia where they will meet fierce rivals Juventus.Milan bounced back from an early goal from Djibril Cisse, with first half strikes from Robinho and Clarence Seedorf as well as a late strike from substitute Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
The Rossoneri came into the clash having lost only one of their last 11 fixtures, but were in for a major shock when French striker Cisse put the visitors ahead in the 6th minute with a sweetly struck volley past Milan goalkeeper Marco Amelia.
Milan vs Lazio Preview
A depleted AC Milan will strive for glory when they invite Lazio to the San Siro for the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on Thursday.
AC Milan will be hoping to advance to the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia when they battle with the always difficult Lazio at the San Siro stadium on Thursday.The Rossoneri may come into the clash as the favourites, but they will need to be at their best in order to not receive any unexpected surprises from the visitors.
With just one win from their past five Serie A games, the Romans don't find themselves in ideal conditions to confront such an important encounter, but they do count with a very solid squad that have the capabilities to cause an upset.
Barcelona’s possession game: Statistical facts before El Clasico 2012
Barcelona are admired for their passing game and ability to dominate in terms of possession in most matches, regardless of the standard of their oppositions.
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Relying on dominance through possession
It is in fact their dominance in games that have given them the confidence to rise without limit among other titans in world football. Generally, teams that profit from higher possession have more chances of creating opportunities and controlling games at their will.
This is a verity Pep Guardiola based his tactics on, right from the start of his spell at the club; and it has surely helped him develop a commanding side out of the Blaugrana. With the addition of accuracy and boldness to his recipe, Barcelona’s style has turned into an enjoyable type that many other clubs attempt to replicate.
Novara vs Milan Report
Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores a brace to lift Milan to an easy victory over Novara that keeps the Italian champions on Juventus' trail
Italian champions AC Milan thrashed Novara 3-0 thanks to two goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and another from Robinho at the Stadio Silvio Piola on Sunday.With the result, the Rossoneri closed the first round of the 2011-12 Italian championship in second place with 40 points, one point behind league leaders Juventus, with 41 points. While, Novara remain rock-bottom, with a mere 12 points.
Milan, who knocked Novara out of the Coppa Italia midweek, took the game to the hosts immediately from the kick-off as they looked to make amends for their painful derby defeat to city rivals Inter Milan in the Serie A last weekend.
Novara vs Milan Preview
AC Milan will strive to maintain pressure on Serie A league leaders Juventus when they clash with Novara for the second time in the space of five days on Sunday.
After their derby defeat to Inter, AC Milan welcomed Novara to the San Siro for the Coppa Italia mid-week, in a game which the Rossoneri won thanks to an extra-time winner from Alexandre Pato after the match ended in a 1-1 draw over the ninety minutes.Now the two teams will meet again, for the second time in the space of just five days, this time at the home of Novara the Stadio Comunale Silvio Piola, for the 19th round of the Serie A.
Milan come into the clash as the odds on favourites to escape with the three points, not only because they beat Novara with a second-string side just a few days ago, but because both sides find themselves on opposite ends of the table, as while Milan are currently second from top, Novara find themselves rock-bottom of the 20-team Italian first division.
Milan vs Novara Report
Alexandre Pato's brilliant extra-time winner sends AC Milan into the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia at the expense of hard-working Novara.
Italian champions AC Milan needed an extra-time winner to advance to the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia at the expense of a stubborn Novara at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday.A first-half strike from youngster Stephan El Shaarawy appeared to be enough for Milan to go through, but with two minutes left in regulation time Ivan Radovanovic drew the visitors level to send the match into extra-time.
However, their joy was short-lived as substitute Alexandre Pato sent Milan into the quarter-finals of the competition with a 100th-minute winner.
Milan vs Novara Preview
After their derby defeat to Inter, AC Milan will be expected to return to winning ways against lowly Novara in the round of 16 stage of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday.
Italian champions AC Milan will be hoping to rebound from their painful defeat to arch-rivals Inter Milan on the weekend, when they take on relegation candidates Novara in the round of 16 stage of the Coppa Italia at the San Siro stadium on Wednesday.Milan are in much-need of a boosting result against Novara, as not only did they lose the city derby, but they surrendered Serie A league leadership to Juventus.
But the Rossoneri still come into their clash with Novara as the odds on favourites not only because of their history and the depth of their star-studded squad, but because the visitors currently find themselves bottom of the 20-team Italian first division, with as few as twelve points.
"Inter stepped onto the field to defend" - AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The Swedish scoring-machine expressed his frustration for the negative tactics employed by their city rivals on Sunday.
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic slammed arch-rivals Inter Milan for their defensive-minded approach to the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday.Inter escaped from the San Siro with a valuable 1-0 victory courtesy of a second-half strike from Argentine goal-poacher Diego Milito, but it was Milan who dominated great part of the match, even if they lacked imagination when it came down to creating goal-scoring opportunities.
"We didn't have a good match, because we couldn't get many shots on target," a clearly disappointed Ibrahimovic admitted to reporters.
Milan vs Internazionale Report
A superb Diego Milito strike is the difference as Inter Milan edge out city rivals AC Milan to reignite their title aspirations at the San Siro on Sunday.
Inter Milan defeated arch-rivals AC Milan 1-0 in the latest edition of the Derby della Madonnina at the San Siro stadium on Sunday. The only goal of the match was converted by prolific Argentine striker Diego Milito in the second half.With the result, Milan surrendered league leadership to Juventus, while Inter cut the gap at the top of the table to just six points.
Inter started the brighter of the two sides and it seemed that they had taken an early lead when Thiago Motta headed home a right-sided free-kick from Maicon, but the goal was disallowed for a dubious offside infringement.
Milan vs Internazionale Preview
All eyes will be glued on the San Siro when AC Milan and Inter Milan lock horns in the 155th edition of the Derby della Madonnina on Sunday.
Milan and Inter clash in what is expected to be an epic 155th edition of the Derby della Madonnina at the San Siro stadium on Sunday. Much is at stake for the rivals as while a win would consolidate Milan's advantage at the top of the table, a defeat for Inter could prove fatal.Inter trail Milan by eight points, however, they come into the derby with five consecutive victories under their belt, including a 5-0 demolition of Parma last Saturday. After a dismal beginning, Claudio Ranieri has finally been able to assemble a winning combination and it appears that on current form Inter are stronger than ever.
Italian champions Milan have been in equally good form, and the facts speak for themselves, as the Serie A league leaders have notched up 10 wins and 2 draws from their last twelve outings.
AC Milan and Inter Milan in top form: But who will reign superior come Sunday?
Due to the impressive recent form of both clubs the eagerly awaited Milan derby could go either way.
Arch-rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan will lock horns in the latest edition of the Derby della Madonnina at the San Siro stadium on Sunday. The clash is expected to be a mouthwatering affair due to the fact that the rivals have been in unstoppable form in recent weeks.While Inter come into the derby with five consecutive victories under their belt, including a 5-0 demolition of Parma on Saturday, Italian champions Milan have been in equally good form, having recently returned to the top of Serie A with 10 wins and 2 draws from their last twelve outings.
Both clubs had started their 2011-12 Serie A campaigns in disastrous manner, but have since turned things around due in great part to the fact that their key players have returned to top form.
Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso expects a fascinating Milan derby
The experienced Argentine is looking forward to the highly anticipated showdown between the Milan rivals on Sunday.
Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso admitted that he is very excited about the prospect of facing arch-rivals AC Milan in a crucial Serie A clash at the San Siro stadium on Sunday night.The experienced Argentine international believes that it will be a hotly contested encounter between two in-form sides that could be decided by a single moment of inspiration.
"No one can ever predict which way the derby will go. This time both teams are passing through good moments," Cambiasso declared to Inter Milan's official website, in relation to the fact that while they thumped Parma 5-0 on the weekend, AC Milan also picked up a positive result in a 2-0 win at Atalanta.
Carlos Tevez steps closer towards AC Milan transfer after rejecting rivals Inter
The Italian champions are the odds on favourites to secure the services of the explosive Argentine.
Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez is likely to continue his career at AC Milan, after reports indicated that the controversial Argentine international rejected an offer to join Inter Milan in favour of their arch-rivals.According to Calciomercato Tevez's agent "[Kia] Joorabchian said no to Marco Branca," the sporting director of Inter, who was in charge of negotiating the striker's possible transfer to the club.
It also stated that "Tevez had shown his desire to play for Milan, alongside [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic," the Swedish striker, who recently admitted that if Tevez were to join Milan he would help him "score lots of goals with the Rossoneri jersey."